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Physician Assistant in California

Physician Assistant Schools in California

608 students earned Physician Assistant degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

A Physician Assistant major is the 39th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physician Assistant Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 604
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

In California, 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 California is as follows:

  • Asian: 29.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.2%
  • White: 36.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for Physician Assistant Grads in California

22,060 people in the state and 314,190 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physician assistant.

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Wages for Physician Assistant Jobs in California

A typical salary for a physician assistant grad in the state is $117,230, compared to a typical salary of $108,430 nationwide.

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

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,813 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time.

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59 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $29,462. The full-time teacher rate is 59%.

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50 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
9,761 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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46 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,225 Total Students

36% of the teachers are full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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44 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,321 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 43%.

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43 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
6,263 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. An average student at Pacific will pay a net price of $23,800. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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42 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,050 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 48%.

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40 Degrees in Major Awarded
738 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 78%.

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Loma Linda University

Loma Linda
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,468 Total Students

96% of the teachers are full time. 3 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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29 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
7,409 Total Students

77% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.63 years to graduate.

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Physician Assistant Careers in CA

Some of the careers physician assistant majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Physician Assistants 34% $118,500
Health Specialties Professors 30% $142,500

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Athletic Training 63
Radiologic Technology 7
Respiratory Care Therapy 2

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