by our College Data Analytics TeamLearn the key facts every physician assistant residency/fellowship programs major should know — including career paths, salary data, the skills you will develop, and the best colleges offering physician assistant residency/fellowship programs programs.
Coursework for Physician Assistant Residency/Fellowship Programs build a specific mix of skills, knowledge, and abilities — derived from O*NET surveys of workers in the occupations physician assistant residency/fellowship programs graduates commonly enter.
The skill set emphasized by a physician assistant residency/fellowship programs program reflects the day-to-day work of related occupations:
Per O*NET surveys, a physician assistant residency/fellowship programs major emphasizes the following knowledge areas:
People currently working in careers related to physician assistant residency/fellowship programs tend to have obtained the following education levels.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Master’s degree | 79.3% |
| First professional degree | 13.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 5.2% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 1.0% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 0.8% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 0.2% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.1% |
See the chart below to get an idea of what level of education most of those in physician assistant residency/fellowship programs careers hold.
Source: ONET Online education / training / experience requirements.*
Studying physician assistant residency/fellowship programs can lead to numerous career paths. Below are some of the most common occupations related to physician assistant residency/fellowship programs.
The following options are some of the most in-demand careers related to physician assistant residency/fellowship programs.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistants | 2,607,247 | 6.7% |
| Anesthesiologist Assistants | 134,553 | 15.0% |
Salaries for physician assistant residency/fellowship programs graduates vary widely by occupation. The following table shows the top highest-paying careers physician assistant residency/fellowship programs grads often go into.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Anesthesiologist Assistants | $116,229 |
| Physician Assistants | $77,320 |
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