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Physician Assistant in Pennsylvania

Physician Assistant Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Physician Assistant Grads in Pennsylvania

27,790 people in the state and 385,260 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Physician Assistant.

Physician Assistant Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Physician Assistant Jobs in Pennsylvania

Physician Assistant grads earn an average of $121,149 in the state and $137,496 nationwide.

Physician Assistant Wages Nationwide vs. PA

Our data covers 18 colleges in Pennsylvania offering Physician Assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 18 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $68,709 after earning their degree at this institution. About 86% of those who apply are admitted. 82% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,228 after earning their degree at this institution. About 77% of those who apply are admitted. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,790 after earning their degree at this institution. About 77% of those who apply are admitted. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $64,022 a year.

#5

Arcadia University

Glenside

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $35,515 a year. About 79% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

#6

King's College

Wilkes-Barre

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,139 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 93%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 77%.

#7

Drexel University

Philadelphia

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $71,209 a year. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

#8

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh

Graduates earn a median salary of $55,257 in their first year after graduation. About 79% of those who apply are admitted. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $49,721 after earning their degree at this institution. About 50% of those who apply are admitted. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,429 a year. About 95% of those who apply are admitted. 75% of full-time students return after their first year.

#11

Chatham University

Pittsburgh

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,270 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 70%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

#12

Marywood University

Scranton

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,928 a year. The school admits about 84% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

#13

Salus University

Elkins Park

Graduates earn a median salary of $73,243 in their first year after graduation.

#14

Seton Hill University

Greensburg

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,278 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 76%, getting in takes some planning. 80% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,776 a year. With an admission rate of 75%, getting in takes some planning. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

#16

Thiel College

Greenville

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $36,583 a year. With an admission rate of 71%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 71%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $62,886 a year. With an admission rate of 86%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

#18

Temple University

Philadelphia

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,412 a year. About 83% of those who apply are admitted. 83% of full-time students return after their first year.

Physician Assistant Careers in PA

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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