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Physician Assistant in Illinois

Physician Assistant Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Physician Assistant Grads in Illinois

There are 11,700 people in the state and 385,260 people in the nation working in Physician Assistant jobs.

Physician Assistant Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Physician Assistant Jobs in Illinois

Physician Assistant grads earn an average of $117,222 in the state and $137,496 nationwide.

Physician Assistant Wages Nationwide vs. IL

Our data covers 7 colleges in Illinois offering Physician Assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $77,154 after earning their degree at this institution.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,911 in their first year after graduation. About 90% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 69%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $67,008 in their first year after graduation.

Graduates earn a median salary of $62,990 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 64%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $73,331 after earning their degree at this institution. About 7% of those who apply are admitted. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

North Central College

Naperville

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,312 a year. About 58% of those who apply are admitted. 82% of full-time students return after their first year.

#7

Rush University

Chicago

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $88,901 a year.

Physician Assistant Careers in IL

Some of the careers Physician Assistant majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Physician Assistants $77,320
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $46,663
Anesthesiologist Assistants $116,229

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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