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Physician Assistant Schools in Virginia

Jobs for Physician Assistant Grads in Virginia

9,160 people in the state and 385,260 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Physician Assistant.

Physician Assistant Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Physician Assistant Jobs in Virginia

Physician Assistant grads earn an average of $137,371 in the state and $137,496 nationwide.

Physician Assistant Wages Nationwide vs. VA

Our data covers 8 colleges in Virginia offering Physician Assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,005 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 82% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

#2

Shenandoah University

Winchester

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,589 after earning their degree at this institution. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $65,984 after earning their degree at this institution.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,002 a year. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,267 in their first year after graduation. 61% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $33,157 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $55,439 a year. 64% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $18,238 a year.

#7

James Madison University

Harrisonburg

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,545 after earning their degree at this institution. About 76% of those who apply are admitted. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $31,937 after earning their degree at this institution. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 69%.

Physician Assistant Careers in VA

Some of the careers Physician Assistant majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Anesthesiologist Assistants 15% $116,229
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 11% $46,663
Physician Assistants 7% $77,320

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Physician Assistant.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Advanced General Dentistry 238
Graduate Dentistry & Oral Sciences 150

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