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Physician Assistant Schools in Utah

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

A Physician Assistant major is the 19th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physician Assistant Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 110

Gender Distribution

In Utah, 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 Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.4%
  • Black or African American: 1.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.7%
  • White: 73.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Physician Assistant Grads in Utah

There are 3,210 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 Utah

A typical salary for a physician assistant grad in the state is $102,710, compared to a typical salary of $108,430 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years. 87% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $47,996 after graduation.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,193 Total Students

84% of the teachers are full time.

Physician Assistant Careers in UT

Some of the careers physician assistant majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 64% $114,560
Physician Assistants 55% $99,710

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Radiologic Technology 199
Respiratory Care Therapy 108
Athletic Training 44
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 39
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 38
Medical Radiologic Technology 30
Emergency Medical Technology 25
MRI Technician 16

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