Each year, in Pennsylvania, an average of 772 students graduate with credentials in physician assisting. If you too are interested in a career in physician assisting, Pennsylvania has 15 physician assistant schools for you to choose from. Tuition at Pennsylvania's physician assistant schools is approximately $24,653 per year for a degree in physician assisting.
The largest physician assistant school in Pennsylvania, by student population is Arcadia University. It is located in Glenside. Approximately 92 students graduated with a physician assisting degree from Arcadia University in 2009, which is 12% of the total state physician assisting graduates for that year. Tuition at Arcadia University, was $31,260 per year in 2010.
Physician Assistant is the most popular career choice for those who graduate with credentials in physician assisting. 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 Pennsylvania is good. An estimated 3,750 physician assistants are in Pennsylvania state. The government expects, by 2018, for this number to increase by 18%, or to 4,450 physician assistants.
In Pennsylvania, as a physician assistant, you can expect to earn a salary of anywhere from less than $45,186 per year to more than $94,595 per year. Physician Assistants in Pennsylvania earn a median yearly salary of $72,046.
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Drexel University
Address:
3141 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104
Awards Offered:
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Duquesne University
Address:
Administration Bldg 600 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15282
Awards Offered:
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Address:
One College Ave, Williamsport, Pennsylvania 17701-5799
Awards Offered:
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
2-4 years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Lock Haven University
Address:
401 North Fairview Street, Lock Haven, Pennsylvania 17745-2390
Awards Offered:
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Gannon University
Address:
109 W Sixth St, Erie, Pennsylvania 16541-0001
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
Associate's degree
2-4 years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Arcadia University
Address:
450 S Easton Rd, Glenside, Pennsylvania 19038-3295
Awards Offered:
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Philadelphia University
Address:
School House Lane and Henry Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19144-5497
Awards Offered:
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Marywood University
Address:
2300 Adams Ave, Scranton, Pennsylvania 18509-1598
Awards Offered:
1-2 years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
DeSales University
Address:
2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley, Pennsylvania 18034-9568
Awards Offered:
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
King's College
Address:
133 N River St, Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania 18711-0801
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Saint Francis University
Address:
117 Evergreen Dr, Loretto, Pennsylvania 15940
Awards Offered:
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Chatham University
Address:
Woodland Rd, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15232
Awards Offered:
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Address:
4170 City Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19131
Awards Offered:
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Seton Hill University
Address:
1 Seton Hill Dr, Greensburg, Pennsylvania 15601
Awards Offered:
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Salus University
Address:
8360 Old York Rd, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania 19027-6262
Awards Offered:
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree