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Physician Assistant in Louisiana

Physician Assistant Schools in Louisiana

130 students earned Physician Assistant degrees in Louisiana in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Physician Assistant is the 93rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Physician Assistant Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 130

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, 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 Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.6%
  • Black or African American: 7.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
  • White: 76.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for Physician Assistant Grads in Louisiana

1,940 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 Louisiana

In this state, physician assistant grads earn an average of $85,990. Nationwide, they make an average of $108,430.

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There are 3 colleges in Louisiana that offer physician assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
982 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time.

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29 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,827 Total Students

69% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
1,366 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $16,052. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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Physician Assistant Careers in LA

Some of the careers physician assistant majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Physician Assistants 26% $90,440
Health Specialties Professors 25% $83,100

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Radiologic Technology 245
Surgical Technology 66
Respiratory Care Therapy 63
Emergency Medical Technology 58
Athletic Training 20
Cardiovascular Technology 18
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 17
Electroneurodiagnostic Technology 10

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