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Physician Assistant Schools in South Carolina

206 students earned Physician Assistant degrees in South Carolina in the <nil> year.

In terms of popularity, Physician Assistant is the 8th most popular major in the state out of a total 81 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physician Assistant Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 206

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, 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 South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.9%
  • Black or African American: 2.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 68.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 18.4%
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Jobs for Physician Assistant Grads in South Carolina

There are 4,410 people in the state and 314,190 people in the nation working in physician assistant jobs.

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Wages for Physician Assistant Jobs in South Carolina

In this state, physician assistant grads earn an average of $72,470. Nationwide, they make an average of $108,430.

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There are 5 colleges in South Carolina that offer physician assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,240 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $77,155 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 81%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
3,923 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,385 after earning their degree at this institution.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
3,341 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,368. It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate. 62% of the teachers are full time.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
2,273 Total Students

The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at North Greenville. An average student at North Greenville will pay a net price of $19,514. The full-time teacher rate is 61%.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
35,471 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate.

Physician Assistant Careers in SC

Some of the careers physician assistant majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Physician Assistants 41% $97,340
Health Specialties Professors 28% $57,530

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Medical Radiologic Technology 171
Respiratory Care Therapy 98
Athletic Training 65
Cardiovascular Technology 59
Emergency Medical Technology 39
Surgical Technology 17
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 10
Radiation Protection Technician 10

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