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Physician Assistant in Georgia

Physician Assistant Schools in Georgia

In 2022-2023, 288 students earned their Physician Assistant degrees in GA.

As a degree choice, Physician Assistant is the 95th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Physician Assistant Majors in Georgia

Physician Assistant majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 288

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, 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 Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.0%
  • Black or African American: 14.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 70.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 2.1%
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Jobs for Physician Assistant Grads in Georgia

8,440 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 Georgia

A typical salary for a physician assistant grad in the state is $103,190, compared to a typical salary of $108,430 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Georgia that offer physician assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
818 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at South University, Savannah. 59% of the teachers are full time.

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70 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $21,627. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Emory University

Atlanta
52 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,142. 56% of students get financical aid.

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41 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
8,920 Total Students

66% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,417. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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Physician Assistant Careers in GA

Some of the careers physician assistant majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Physician Assistants 43% $104,460

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to physician assistant.

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Radiologic Technology 312
Respiratory Care Therapy 190
Medical Radiologic Technology 146
Surgical Technology 128
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 95
Emergency Medical Technology 75
Athletic Training 57
Cardiovascular Technology 40

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