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Physician Assistant Schools in New York

310 Physician Assistant students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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

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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 255
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 55
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 55

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: 20.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.6%
  • White: 65.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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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:

#1

St John's University - New York

Queens
110 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
20,143 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $27,210. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at STJ. The full-time teacher rate is 45%.

#2

Wagner College

Staten Island
72 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
2,070 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,531 a year.

#3

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester
66 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
16,158 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.76 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $34,822. 72% of the teachers are full time.

#4

D'Youville College

Buffalo
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
2,785 Total Students

In their early career, D'Youville College grads earn an average salary of $52,087. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $21,211.

#5

Hofstra University

Hempstead
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
10,444 Total Students

43% of the teachers are full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,115 a year.

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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