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Physician Assistant Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 1,216 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 1,159
Bachelor’s Degree 57

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: 6.7%
  • Black or African American: 1.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 76.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 10.3%
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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
64% Graduation Rate
8,286 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Thomas Jefferson University grads earn an average salary of $56,267.

#2

Arcadia University

Glenside
100 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,300 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
2,769 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#4

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
91 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

An average student at Duquesne will pay a net price of $31,383. 51% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,133 Total Students

The 0.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#6

DeSales University

Center Valley
77 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,302 Total Students

In their early career, DeSales grads earn an average salary of $49,374. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 36%.

#7

Drexel University

Philadelphia
74 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

55% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $35,963. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

Chatham University

Pittsburgh
73 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,353 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. An average student at Chatham will pay a net price of $27,830. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.40%.

#9

King's College

Wilkes-Barre
65 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,320 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $45,732 after graduation.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,251 Total Students

In their early career, Gannon grads earn an average salary of $44,904. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 60% of the teachers are full time.

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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