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Physician Assistant Schools in Tennessee

514 students earned Physician Assistant degrees in Tennessee in the <nil> year.

As a degree choice, Physician Assistant is the 6th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Physician Assistant Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 490
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 24

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, 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 Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%
  • White: 79.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Physician Assistant Grads in Tennessee

7,700 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 Tennessee

Physician Assistant grads earn an average of $87,700 in the state and $108,430 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Tennessee that offer physician assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

122 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
5,118 Total Students

54% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#2

South College

Knoxville
84 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
5,796 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. 99% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
3,717 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,237 a year. The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. 96% of the teachers are full time.

#4

Bethel University

McKenzie
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
4,011 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,668. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#5

Lipscomb University

Nashville
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
4,778 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. 54% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,235 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $57,443 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,162 Total Students

65% of the teachers are full time. The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,794 Total Students

The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Physician Assistant Careers in TN

Some of the careers physician assistant majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Physician Assistants 42% $93,010
Health Specialties Professors 24% $81,650

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Radiologic Technology 185
Respiratory Care Therapy 172
Medical Radiologic Technology 134
Surgical Technology 130
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 55
Emergency Medical Technology 38
Athletic Training 37
Cardiovascular Technology 31

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