A program that prepares 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; behavioral medicine; the delivery of health care services to homebound patients, rural populations, underserved populations; and community health services.
| A major in Physician Assistant is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided. |
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Top 5
Pennsylvania
Colleges with the
highest percentage
of
Physician Assistant among the 2007-2008
graduating class.
| | Saint Francis University
Loretto, PA | 39
(11.9%) |  |  | |
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| | Seton Hill University
Greensburg, PA | 8
(3.0%) |  |  | |
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| | Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA | 28
(2.4%) | | | |
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| | Philadelphia University
Philadelphia, PA | 10
(1.8%) | | | |
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| | Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA | 21
(0.8%) | | | |
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.