The average annual wage of the occupations is $130,490 and $63 per hour. 1 vocational program could be taken for the Physician Assistants career. Based on BLS data, a total of 145,740 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The following 1 vocational program is required or helpful to prepare Physician Assistants. Total 5 schools are offering certificate programs. If you want to check schools for bachelor's or graduate degrees, check Physician Assistant page.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | 5 | $33,436 | - | - | - |
The following 21 occupations are related to Physician Assistants.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistants | 146K | $130,490 | $63 |
| Respiratory Therapists | 130K | $80,340 | $39 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,175K | $94,480 | $45 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 47,810 | $214,200 | $103 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 280K | $128,490 | $62 |
| Anesthesiologists | 33,470 | $339,470 | $163 |
| Cardiologists | 15,190 | $423,250 | $203 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | 35,100 | $306,640 | $147 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 112K | $240,790 | $116 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 67,210 | $245,450 | $118 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 19,820 | $278,660 | $134 |
| Pediatricians, General | 34,870 | $205,860 | $99 |
| Physicians, All Other | 310K | $248,640 | $120 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | 14,820 | $378,250 | $182 |
| Pediatric Surgeons | 1,180 | $449,320 | $216 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | 55,660 | $70,270 | $34 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | 167K | $43,100 | $21 |
| Paramedics | 98,770 | $57,450 | $28 |
| Surgical Technologists | 110K | $62,250 | $30 |
| Surgical Assistants | 18,780 | $65,190 | $31 |
| Medical Assistants | 763K | $43,350 | $21 |
The following 4 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Physician Assistants. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.