Physician Assistant Doctor’s Degrees
There are 262 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Physician Assistant. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about33% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Physician Assistant Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 13,046 students earned theirPhysician Assistant majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Physician Assistant at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 30 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 311 |
| Master’s Degree | 12,047 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 658 |
Earnings of Physician Assistant Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Physician Assistant of $61,295 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,845 |
| 4 years | $61,295 |
| 5 years | $69,015 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Physician Assistant students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Physician Assistant. About 62.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 51 |
| Women | 86 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Physician Assistant graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92 | 67.2% |
| Asian | 8 | 5.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 | 5.1% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 9.5% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 1.5% |
| Race Unknown | 15 | 10.9% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Physician Assistant Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 289 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Physician Assistant. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Lynchburg tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Physician Assistant majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 440 doctor's degrees in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Nova Southeastern University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Physician Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 242 people received their doctor's degree in Physician Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
A T Still University of Health Sciences comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Physician Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 236 people received their doctor's degree in Physician Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Physician Assistant. This school awarded 213 doctor's degrees in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
MCPHS University is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 204 people received their doctor's degree in Physician Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lincoln Memorial University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Physician Assistant. This school awarded 191 doctor's degrees in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Touro University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Physician Assistant. This school awarded 188 doctor's degrees in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Physician Assistant. This school awarded 180 doctor's degrees in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 156 doctor's degrees in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Shenandoah University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Physician Assistant. This school awarded 130 doctor's degrees in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Thomas Jefferson University is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 121 doctor's degrees in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Hofstra University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Physician Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their doctor's degree in Physician Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 115 doctor's degrees in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pace University is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 113 doctor's degrees in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Barry University is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 98 doctor's degrees in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Medical University of South Carolina comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Physician Assistant. This school awarded 96 doctor's degrees in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Midwestern University-Glendale is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their doctor's degree in Physician Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Sullivan University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Physician Assistant. This school awarded 93 doctor's degrees in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 90 doctor's degrees in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western University of Health Sciences comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Physician Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their doctor's degree in Physician Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Physician Assistant that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 29,337 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 11,777 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | 7,626 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 7,272 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 6,686 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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