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Physician Assistant in Tennessee

Physician Assistant Schools in Tennessee

672 Physician Assistant students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Physician Assistant major is the 9th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physician Assistant Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 650
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 22

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, 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 Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.2%
  • Black or African American: 3.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.1%
  • White: 79.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for Physician Assistant Grads in Tennessee

7,700 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 Tennessee

Physician Assistant grads earn an average of $87,700 in the state and $108,430 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Tennessee that offer physician assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

122 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,885 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time.

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South College

Knoxville
84 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
5,171 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $15,997. 88% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years.

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53 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,968 Total Students

An average student at TNU will pay a net price of $14,928. The full-time teacher rate is 95%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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Bethel University

McKenzie
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
4,001 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $13,446.

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Lipscomb University

Nashville
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
4,884 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $26,070. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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29 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,181 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
1,338 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
1,918 Total Students

An average student at Christian Brothers will pay a net price of $12,948. The full-time teacher rate is 95%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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Physician Assistant Careers in TN

Some of the careers physician assistant majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Physician Assistants 42% $93,010
Health Specialties Professors 24% $81,650

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Athletic Training 22

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