In Maryland an estimated 118 students graduate from physician assistant schools every year. If you too are interested in studying physician assisting, Maryland has 4 physician assistant schools from which you can choose. You can expect to pay an average of $4,789 per year in tuition for a degree in physician assisting in Maryland state.
Towson University is the largest physician assistant school in the state of Maryland, based on number of students. It is located in Baltimore. Approximately 34 students graduated with a physician assisting degree from Towson University in 2009, which is 29% of the total state physician assisting graduates for that year. In 2009, tuition at Towson University, was approximately $7,418 per year.
A majority of those with a degree in physician assisting choose to become physician assistants. If after graduation, you are planning on sticking around the state, you should keep in mind that the job outlook for physician assisting graduates in Maryland is good. There are currently an estimated 2,290 physician assistants working in Maryland. This number is projected to increase to 2,950 by the year 2018. This indicates a 29% change in the number of physician assistants in Maryland.
In Maryland, as a physician assistant, you can expect to earn a salary of anywhere from less than $66,970 per year to more than $124,003 per year. Physician Assistants in Maryland earn a median yearly salary of $93,270.
Kaplan UniversityMore Info
Address:
7201 Rossville Blvd., Baltimore, Maryland 21237
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
Towson University
Address:
8000 York Rd, Towson, Maryland 21252-0001
Awards Offered:
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Anne Arundel Community College
Address:
101 College Pky, Arnold, Maryland 21012-1895
Awards Offered:
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Address:
J.T. Williams Hall, Princess Anne, Maryland 21853-1299
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree