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Physician Assistant in Tennessee

Physician Assistant Schools in Tennessee

Jobs for Physician Assistant Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 6,210 people employed in jobs related to a Physician Assistant degree, compared to 385,260 nationwide.

Physician Assistant Jobs Nationwide vs. TN

Wages for Physician Assistant Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a Physician Assistant grad in the state is $111,876, compared to a typical salary of $137,496 nationwide.

Physician Assistant Wages Nationwide vs. TN

There are 6 colleges in Tennessee that offer Physician Assistant degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

South College

Knoxville

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,134 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time student retention rate is 62%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $17,935 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $54,326 in their first year after graduation. About 59% of those who apply are admitted. 69% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,114 in their first year after graduation. About 88% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,262 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 70%, getting in takes some planning. 75% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

Bethel University

McKenzie

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,196 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 97%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 59%.

#6

Lipscomb University

Nashville

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,943 a year. About 67% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

Physician Assistant Careers in TN

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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