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Physician Assistant in Washington

Physician Assistant Schools in Washington

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

A Physician Assistant major is the 31st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physician Assistant Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 143

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 21.7%
  • Black or African American: 2.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 56.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 13.3%
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Jobs for Physician Assistant Grads in Washington

5,940 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 Washington

In this state, physician assistant grads earn an average of $123,980. Nationwide, they make an average of $108,430.

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There are 2 colleges in Washington that offer physician assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

University of Washington - Seattle Campus

Seattle
97 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 58% of students receive it.

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#2

Heritage University

Toppenish
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
999 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. It takes the average student 4.77 years to graduate. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Physician Assistant Careers in WA

Some of the careers physician assistant majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 38% $140,010
Physician Assistants 33% $122,710

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Athletic Training 12
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 4

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