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Physician Assistant in New York

Physician Assistant Schools in New York

In 2022-2023, 1,337 students earned their Physician Assistant degrees in NY.

A Physician Assistant major is the 43rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physician Assistant Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,192
Bachelor’s Degree 145

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 York is as follows:

  • Asian: 15.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.8%
  • White: 64.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Physician Assistant Grads in New York

In this state, there are 34,230 people employed in jobs related to a physician assistant degree, compared to 314,190 nationwide.

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Wages for Physician Assistant Jobs in New York

Physician Assistant grads earn an average of $117,000 in the state and $108,430 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer physician assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Touro College

New York
175 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
11,699 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it.

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137 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
12,835 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. 100% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate.

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132 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
16,158 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,776. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time.

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#4

Wagner College

Staten Island
108 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
2,070 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years.

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#5

Hofstra University

Hempstead
82 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
10,444 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $34,152. The full-time teacher rate is 43%. 99% of students get financical aid.

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#6

Le Moyne College

Syracuse
73 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
3,409 Total Students

The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at LeMoyne. 53% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students get financical aid.

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72 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
2,785 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. An average student at D'Youville College will pay a net price of $21,197. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time.

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#7

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
72 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it.

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#9

Mercy College

Dobbs Ferry
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
9,547 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 29% of the teachers are full time.

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#10

Marist College

Poughkeepsie
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
6,600 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 97% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 43%.

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Physician Assistant Careers in NY

Some of the careers physician assistant majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Physician Assistants 43% $117,060
Health Specialties Professors 27% $105,410

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Medical Radiologic Technology 457
Respiratory Care Therapy 187
Surgical Technology 168
Athletic Training 152
Radiologic Technology 140
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 111
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 78
Emergency Medical Technology 77

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