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Physician Assistant Schools in Virginia

687 Physician Assistant students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In this state, Physician Assistant is the 4th most popular major out of a total 101 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physician Assistant Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 346
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 346
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 346
Master’s Degree 341

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.6%
  • Black or African American: 9.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 54.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 23.0%
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Jobs for Physician Assistant Grads in Virginia

There are 6,840 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 Virginia

In this state, physician assistant grads earn an average of $99,340. Nationwide, they make an average of $108,430.

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

324 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
2,553 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,301 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time.

#3

Shenandoah University

Winchester
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
4,287 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 58%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
8,998 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. 71% of the teachers are full time.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
462 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $28,684 after graduation. An average student at South University, Richmond will pay a net price of $23,319.

#6

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
22,166 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 81% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 58% of students receive it.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
1,372 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.20%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
2,142 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time. The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,390 a year.

Physician Assistant Careers in VA

Some of the careers physician assistant majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Physician Assistants 45% $99,980
Health Specialties Professors 31% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Radiologic Technology 271
Emergency Medical Technology 175
Respiratory Care Therapy 112
Athletic Training 105
Surgical Technology 61
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 57
Medical Radiologic Technology 18
Cardiovascular Technology 12

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