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Physician Assistant Schools in Rhode Island

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

In this state, Physician Assistant is the 8th most popular major out of a total 62 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physician Assistant Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 81

Gender Distribution

In Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.2%
  • White: 85.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 9.9%
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Jobs for Physician Assistant Grads in Rhode Island

610 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 Rhode Island

Physician Assistant grads earn an average of $103,710 in the state and $108,430 nationwide.

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

#1

Bryant University

Smithfield
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
3,674 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $40,533. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 97% of students get financical aid.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,676 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. 100% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 6.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Physician Assistant Careers in RI

Some of the careers physician assistant majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 19% $0
Physician Assistants 17% $93,370

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Radiologic Technology 43
Surgical Technology 29
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 29
Respiratory Care Therapy 25
MRI Technician 9
Emergency Medical Technology 8
Nuclear Medical Technology 6

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