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Physician Assistant Schools in New Jersey
In 2021-2022, 211 students earned their Physician Assistant degrees in NJ.
Gender Distribution
In New Jersey, a physician assistant major is more popular with women than with men.
Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of physician assistant majors in New Jersey is as follows:
- Asian: 7.1%
- Black or African American: 6.2%
- Hispanic or Latino: 10.0%
- White: 48.3%
- Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
- Other Races: 28.0%
Jobs for Physician Assistant Grads in New Jersey
7,230 people in the state and 314,190 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physician assistant.
Wages for Physician Assistant Jobs in New Jersey
Physician Assistant grads earn an average of $109,190 in the state and $108,430 nationwide.
Related Majors in New Jersey
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to physician assistant.
Major | Annual Graduates in NJ |
---|---|
Cardiovascular Technology | 189 |
Medical Radiologic Technology | 166 |
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology | 147 |
Surgical Technology | 134 |
Radiologic Technology | 109 |
Respiratory Care Therapy | 90 |
Electrocardiograph Technology | 70 |
Allied Health/Treatment Professions | 64 |
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