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Physician Assistant
Master's · 2-3 years · Healthcare
$130,020
Median salary
28%
Much faster than average
2-3 years
Typical duration
6
Career paths
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Overview
PA programs train students to examine, diagnose, and treat patients under physician supervision. With a median salary exceeding $130,000 and 28% projected growth, PA is one of the highest-value master's degrees in America.
Typical Curriculum
1 Clinical Medicine
2 Anatomy
3 Pharmacology
4 Emergency Medicine
5 Surgery Rotation
6 Pediatrics Rotation
7 Internal Medicine
8 Clinical Rotations (2,000+ hours)
Career Outcomes
Physician AssistantPA in SurgeryPA in Emergency MedicinePA in DermatologyPA in OrthopedicsPA in Primary Care
Top Schools for Physician Assistant
1 Duke University
2 University of Iowa
3 Emory University
4 George Washington University
5 Yale University
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