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Physician Assistant in Virginia

Physician Assistant Schools in Virginia

Jobs for Physician Assistant Grads in Virginia

There are 9,160 people in the state and 385,260 people in the nation working in Physician Assistant jobs.

Physician Assistant Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Physician Assistant Jobs in Virginia

Physician Assistant grads earn an average of $137,371 in the state and $137,496 nationwide.

Physician Assistant Wages Nationwide vs. VA

Our data covers 8 colleges in Virginia offering Physician Assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,005 a year. About 82% of those who apply are admitted. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Shenandoah University

Winchester

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,589 in their first year after graduation. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. 82% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $65,984 in their first year after graduation.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,002 a year. About 91% of those who apply are admitted. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,267 a year. 61% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $33,157 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,439 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time student retention rate is 64%. Undergrads from Virginia pay around $18,238 a year in tuition.

#7

James Madison University

Harrisonburg

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,545 after earning their degree at this institution. About 76% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $31,937 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. 69% of full-time students return after their first year.

Physician Assistant Careers in VA

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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