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Physician Assistant in New York

Physician Assistant Schools in New York

1,379 Physician Assistant students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

As a degree choice, Physician Assistant is the 30th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Physician Assistant Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 146
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 16.8%
  • Black or African American: 5.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
  • White: 62.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Physician Assistant Grads in New York

34,230 people in the state and 314,190 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physician assistant.

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Wages for Physician Assistant Jobs in New York

A typical salary for a physician assistant grad in the state is $117,000, compared to a typical salary of $108,430 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in New York that offer physician assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

110 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
19,658 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 44%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at STJ.

#2

Wagner College

Staten Island
72 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,958 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $59,782 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Wagner.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
16,790 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 69%.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
2,619 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 56%. This private school has an average net price of $19,145. Graduates earn an average $55,755 after graduation.

#5

Hofstra University

Hempstead
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
10,243 Total Students

42% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Hofstra grads earn an average salary of $53,862. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.00%.

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Medical Radiologic Technology 485
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 466
Radiologic Technology 266
Surgical Technology 229
Emergency Medical Technology 212
Respiratory Care Therapy 185
Athletic Training 97
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 70

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View Nationwide Physician Assistant Report

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