Physician Assistant Graduate Certificates
A graduate certificate in Physician Assistant is offered at 262 colleges in the United States, where you can earn agraduate certificate in Physician Assistant. Approximately 100% of recent graduates in this major were women.
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Education Levels of Physician Assistant Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 13,046 degrees were awarded toPhysician 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 | 658 |
Earnings of Physician Assistant Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding agraduate certificate 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)
The data on debt ranges for Physician Assistant majors who have their graduate certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
The racial-ethnic distribution of Physician Assistant graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2 | 100.0% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Physician Assistant Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 289 colleges that offer a graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 440 graduate certificates in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Physician Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 242 people received their graduate certificate 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 is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 236 people received their graduate certificate in Physician Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
South College is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 213 graduate certificates in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
MCPHS University is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 204 people received their graduate certificate in Physician Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lincoln Memorial University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Physician Assistant. This school awarded 191 graduate certificates in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Touro University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Physician Assistant. This school awarded 188 graduate certificates 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 is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 180 graduate certificates 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 comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Physician Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 156 people received their graduate certificate in Physician Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Shenandoah University is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their graduate certificate in Physician Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Thomas Jefferson University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Physician Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their graduate certificate in Physician Assistant from this school. 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 graduate certificates in Physician Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their graduate certificate in Physician Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Physician Assistant. This school awarded 115 graduate certificates in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 113 graduate certificates in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 98 graduate certificates in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Medical University of South Carolina is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 96 graduate certificates 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their graduate certificate in Physician Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Sullivan University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Physician Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their graduate certificate in Physician Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their graduate certificate in Physician Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western University of Health Sciences is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their graduate certificate in Physician Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Physician Assistant that also offer graduate certificates.
| 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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