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Physician Assistant in North Carolina

Physician Assistant Schools in North Carolina

Jobs for Physician Assistant Grads in North Carolina

19,050 people in the state and 385,260 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Physician Assistant.

Physician Assistant Jobs Nationwide vs. NC

Wages for Physician Assistant Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, Physician Assistant grads earn an average of $144,452. Nationwide, they make an average of $137,496.

Physician Assistant Wages Nationwide vs. NC

Our data covers 9 colleges in North Carolina offering Physician Assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Duke University

Durham

Graduates earn a median salary of $74,497 in their first year after graduation. About 7% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

#2

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $52,635 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 22% of applicants. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,581 a year. About 85% of those who apply are admitted. 67% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Campbell University

Buies Creek

Graduates earn a median salary of $44,910 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 94% of applicants. 75% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

Pfeiffer University

Misenheimer

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,053 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 95%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 68%.

#6

Methodist University

Fayetteville

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,592 after earning their degree at this institution. About 75% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 65%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,880 a year. About 67% of those who apply are admitted. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,602 a year. With an admission rate of 90%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

#9

Gardner-Webb University

Boiling Springs

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,413 a year. About 87% of those who apply are admitted. 69% of full-time students return after their first year.

Physician Assistant Careers in NC

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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