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Physician Assistant Schools in California
Jobs for Physician Assistant Grads in California
There are 22,600 people in the state and 385,260 people in the nation working in Physician Assistant jobs.
Wages for Physician Assistant Jobs in California
Physician Assistant grads earn an average of $151,012 in the state and $137,496 nationwide.
Most Popular Physician Assistant Programs in CA
Our data covers 11 colleges in California offering Physician Assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $75,498 after earning their degree at this institution.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $63,275 a year. With an admission rate of 10%, getting in takes some planning. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $21,572 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $10,769 a year in tuition.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $88,650 after earning their degree at this institution.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,757 a year. The school admits about 56% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,476 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 95% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 89%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $119,508 in their first year after graduation.
Graduates earn a median salary of $85,611 in their first year after graduation.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $66,880 a year. The school admits about 96% of applicants. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,533 a year. With an admission rate of 74%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 74%.
Physician Assistant Careers in CA
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 |
Related Majors in California
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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