Physician Assistant Career Guide

Physician Assistants (PAs) practice medicine under physician supervision — diagnosing illness, prescribing medications, and treating patients across specialties.

Medicine's best-kept secret. High pay. Shorter path.

This guide covers what Physician Assistant graduates actually earn, what they typically owe, how fast the field is growing, and how exposed it is to AI disruption — so you can decide whether the major is worth the cost before you commit.

Entry-level salary
$112,000
Average student debt
$80,000
10-year job growth
+28%
AI disruption risk
Low

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