Physician Assistant Undergraduate Certificates
A undergraduate certificate in Physician Assistant is offered at 262 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in Physician Assistant. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about13% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 10.0% of Physician Assistant graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Physician Assistant Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 13,046 people earned theirPhysician Assistant majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Physician Assistant at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate (this page) | 30 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 311 |
| Master’s Degree | 12,047 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 658 |
Earnings of Physician Assistant Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aundergraduate certificate in Physician Assistant of $61,295 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,845 |
| 4 years | $61,295 |
| 5 years | $69,015 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Physician Assistant students with their undergraduate certificate.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 80.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6 |
| Women | 24 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Physician Assistant graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23 | 76.7% |
| Asian | 2 | 6.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 3.3% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 3.3% |
| International Students | 3 | 10.0% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 10.0% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Physician Assistant Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 289 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Physician Assistant. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Physician Assistant students seeking a undergraduate certificate is University of Lynchburg. During the most recent year for which we have data, 440 people received their undergraduate certificate in Physician Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Nova Southeastern University is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 242 undergraduate certificates in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
A T Still University of Health Sciences comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Physician Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 236 people received their undergraduate certificate in Physician Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Physician Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 213 people received their undergraduate certificate in Physician Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
MCPHS University is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 204 undergraduate certificates in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lincoln Memorial University is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 191 people received their undergraduate certificate in Physician Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Touro University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Physician Assistant. This school awarded 188 undergraduate certificates in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their undergraduate certificate in Physician Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 156 people received their undergraduate certificate in Physician Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Shenandoah University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Physician Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their undergraduate certificate in Physician Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Thomas Jefferson University is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their undergraduate certificate in Physician Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hofstra University is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 115 undergraduate certificates in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Physician Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their undergraduate certificate in Physician Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pace University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Physician Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their undergraduate certificate in Physician Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Barry University is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their undergraduate certificate in Physician Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Medical University of South Carolina comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Physician Assistant. This school awarded 96 undergraduate certificates in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Midwestern University-Glendale comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Physician Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their undergraduate certificate in Physician Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Sullivan University is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their undergraduate certificate in Physician Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 90 undergraduate certificates in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western University of Health Sciences comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Physician Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their undergraduate certificate in Physician Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Physician Assistant that also offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 29,337 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 11,777 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | 7,626 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 7,272 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 6,686 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.