Title: School-Based Efforts Boost Kids' Fruit, Vegetable Intake
Category: Health News
Created: 9/19/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/19/2008
In 2004 the median annual income was $69410. For new graduates it was $64536. The lowest 10% earned <$37320 and the highest >$94880. The middle 50% were between $57000-$83500.
In 2004 there were 62000 PA jobs. There were more jobs than PAs to fill them as many PAs held more than one job. Employment in physician offices accounted for 50% of all PA employment. Hospitals accounted for another 25% and outpatient care centers in HMOs, colleges and universities, prisons, professional schools and self-employment accounting for the remaining 25%.
Physician Assistants in 2008 graduated from 136 different accredited programs. After they pass the national certifying exam (NCCPA) they are able to practice. Ninety programs give masters degrees on graduation and the other 46 give either a bachelors or associates degree.
Those working in hospitals had median income in 2004 of $70310, those in physician offices and outpatient clinics $69210.
Learning the market, where the pain for employers is, and relieving that pain is a good way to earn an excellent income as a PA.
According to the Bureau of Labor -
There is an expected increase in demand of 27% for more PAs from 2004-2015. Even with current graduation rates, supply will not keep up with demand. Though PAs may incur some hefty debt, they can work in rural areas and get part or all of the debt forgiven.
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