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Physician Assistant in New Jersey

Physician Assistant Schools in New Jersey

161 students earned Physician Assistant degrees in New Jersey in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Physician Assistant is the 160th most popular major out of a total 648 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physician Assistant Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 161

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.8%
  • Black or African American: 0.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.7%
  • White: 55.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 17.4%
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Jobs for Physician Assistant Grads in New Jersey

There are 7,230 people in the state and 314,190 people in the nation working in physician assistant jobs.

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Wages for Physician Assistant Jobs in New Jersey

A typical salary for a physician assistant grad in the state is $109,190, compared to a typical salary of $108,430 nationwide.

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

#1

Seton Hall University

South Orange
53 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. 95% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at Seton Hall.

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#2

Monmouth University

West Long Branch
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
5,674 Total Students

An average student at Monmouth will pay a net price of $30,005. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,675. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time.

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Physician Assistant Careers in NJ

Some of the careers physician assistant majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Physician Assistants 33% $120,700
Health Specialties Professors 21% $92,890

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Cardiovascular Technology 165
Medical Radiologic Technology 143
Respiratory Care Therapy 90
Radiologic Technology 86
Surgical Technology 80
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 64
Athletic Training 62
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 60

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