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Physician Assistant in Pennsylvania

Physician Assistant Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Physician Assistant Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 27,790 people in the state and 385,260 people in the nation working in Physician Assistant jobs.

Physician Assistant Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Physician Assistant Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, Physician Assistant grads earn an average of $121,149. Nationwide, they make an average of $137,496.

Physician Assistant Wages Nationwide vs. PA

There are 18 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer Physician Assistant degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 18 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $68,709 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 86%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $53,228 a year. The school admits about 77% of applicants. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $48,790 a year. With an admission rate of 77%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $64,022 after earning their degree at this institution.

#5

Arcadia University

Glenside

Graduates earn a median salary of $35,515 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 79%, getting in takes some planning. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

King's College

Wilkes-Barre

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,139 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 93% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 77%.

#7

Drexel University

Philadelphia

Graduates earn a median salary of $71,209 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 78% of applicants. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

#8

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,257 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 79% of applicants. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,721 a year. The school admits about 50% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,429 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 95% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 75%.

#11

Chatham University

Pittsburgh

Graduates earn a median salary of $44,270 in their first year after graduation. About 70% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

#12

Marywood University

Scranton

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,928 after earning their degree at this institution. About 84% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

#13

Salus University

Elkins Park

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $73,243 a year.

#14

Seton Hill University

Greensburg

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,278 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 76% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,776 a year. With an admission rate of 75%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

#16

Thiel College

Greenville

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $36,583 after earning their degree at this institution. About 71% of those who apply are admitted. 71% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $62,886 a year. The school admits about 86% of applicants. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

#18

Temple University

Philadelphia

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,412 a year. About 83% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

Physician Assistant Careers in PA

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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