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Physician Assistant in Virginia

Physician Assistant Schools in Virginia

Jobs for Physician Assistant Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 9,160 people employed in jobs related to a Physician Assistant degree, compared to 385,260 nationwide.

Physician Assistant Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Physician Assistant Jobs in Virginia

Physician Assistant grads earn an average of $137,371 in the state and $137,496 nationwide.

Physician Assistant Wages Nationwide vs. VA

There are 8 colleges in Virginia that offer Physician Assistant degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,005 in their first year after graduation. About 82% of those who apply are admitted. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Shenandoah University

Winchester

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,589 a year. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. 82% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $65,984 in their first year after graduation.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,002 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,267 a year. The full-time student retention rate is 61%. Undergrads from Virginia pay around $33,157 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $55,439 in their first year after graduation. The full-time student retention rate is 64%. Undergrads from Virginia pay around $18,238 a year in tuition.

#7

James Madison University

Harrisonburg

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,545 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 76%, getting in takes some planning. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $31,937 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 96% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 69%.

Physician Assistant Careers in VA

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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