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.

Maryland awards the most Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic yearss in Physician Assistant of all US states with 69 degrees being awarded last year. Students wanting to major in Physician Assistant can expect around 29% percent of their fellow classmates to be men and 71% 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.