Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant programs prepare individuals to practice medicine, including diagnoses and treatment therapies, under the supervision of a physician. Includes instruction in the basic medical and clinical sciences and specialized preparation in fields such as family medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics, gynecology, general surgery, psychiatry, and behavioral medicine; the delivery of health care services to homebound patients, rural populations, and underserved populations; and community health services.

New York awards the most Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic yearss in Physician Assistant of all US states with 3 degrees being awarded last year. Students wanting to major in Physician Assistant can expect around 33% percent of their fellow classmates to be men and 67% percent to be women. Most students graduating in this field earn a Masters degree. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Physician Assistant is $85,200.