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Physician Assistant in Illinois

Physician Assistant Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Physician Assistant Grads in Illinois

There are 11,700 people in the state and 385,260 people in the nation working in Physician Assistant jobs.

Physician Assistant Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Physician Assistant Jobs in Illinois

In this state, Physician Assistant grads earn an average of $117,222. Nationwide, they make an average of $137,496.

Physician Assistant Wages Nationwide vs. IL

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There are 7 colleges in Illinois that offer Physician Assistant degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Midwestern University-Downers Grove

Downers Grove
82 Degrees in Major Awarded

Graduates earn a median salary of $77,154 in their first year after graduation.

#2

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Carbondale
76 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,116 Undergrad Students

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,911 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 90%, getting in takes some planning. 69% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

North Chicago
60 Degrees in Major Awarded

Graduates earn a median salary of $67,008 in their first year after graduation.

#4

University of St Francis

Joliet
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,292 Undergrad Students

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $62,990 a year. The school admits about 64% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

#5

Northwestern University

Evanston
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,960 Undergrad Students

Graduates earn a median salary of $73,331 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 7% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

#6

North Central College

Naperville
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,360 Undergrad Students

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,312 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 58% of applicants. 82% of full-time students return after their first year.

#7

Rush University

Chicago
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
120 Undergrad Students

Graduates earn a median salary of $88,901 in their first year after graduation.

Physician Assistant Careers in IL

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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