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Physician Assistant Schools in Pennsylvania

In <nil>, 1,345 students earned their Physician Assistant degrees in PA.

A Physician Assistant major is the 6th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physician Assistant Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,270
Bachelor’s Degree 75

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.2%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 76.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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Jobs for Physician Assistant Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 19,070 people employed in jobs related to a physician assistant degree, compared to 314,190 nationwide.

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Wages for Physician Assistant Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a physician assistant grad in the state is $95,160, compared to a typical salary of $108,430 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer physician assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

121 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
8,270 Total Students

The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. In their early career, Thomas Jefferson University grads earn an average salary of $58,562.

#2

Arcadia University

Glenside
100 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
3,064 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 32% of the teachers are full time.

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
3,034 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $53,986 a year. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate.

#4

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
91 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
8,300 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 49% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $60,449 after earning their degree at this institution.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,062 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.50% which is lower than average.

#6

DeSales University

Center Valley
77 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
3,101 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.00%. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,678. In their early career, DeSales grads earn an average salary of $52,248.

#7

Drexel University

Philadelphia
74 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
23,216 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $23,167. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at Drexel.

#8

Chatham University

Pittsburgh
73 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
2,439 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,234 a year. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. An average student at Chatham will pay a net price of $26,793.

#9

King's College

Wilkes-Barre
65 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
2,130 Total Students

The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $47,609 after graduation. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
4,596 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Physician Assistant Careers in PA

Some of the careers physician assistant majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Physician Assistants 31% $97,720
Health Specialties Professors 23% $79,920

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Radiologic Technology 323
Athletic Training 288
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 199
Surgical Technology 192
Respiratory Care Therapy 183
Medical Radiologic Technology 179
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 119
Nuclear Medical Technology 29

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