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Physician Assistant Schools in Oregon

101 Physician Assistant students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Physician Assistant is the 16th most popular major in the state out of a total 93 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physician Assistant Majors in Oregon

Physician Assistant majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 101

Gender Distribution

In Oregon, a physician assistant major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physician assistant majors in Oregon is as follows:

  • Asian: 15.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 63.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 12.9%
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Jobs for Physician Assistant Grads in Oregon

5,190 people in the state and 314,190 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physician assistant.

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Wages for Physician Assistant Jobs in Oregon

Physician Assistant grads earn an average of $113,570 in the state and $108,430 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Oregon that offer physician assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

Pacific University

Forest Grove
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,808 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,035 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. In their early career, OHSU grads earn an average salary of $84,979. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time.

Physician Assistant Careers in OR

Some of the careers physician assistant majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Physician Assistants 39% $113,950
Health Specialties Professors 30% $122,630

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to physician assistant.

Major Annual Graduates in OR
Emergency Medical Technology 129
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 103
Athletic Training 89
Radiologic Technology 74
Respiratory Care Therapy 63
Surgical Technology 22
Medical Radiologic Technology 15
Nuclear Medical Technology 15

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