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Applied Research Project
CNS 220Alyssa Godfrey
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Physician AssistantO Physician assistants practice medicine under
the supervision of a physician or surgeon O Educated to examine patients, diagnose
injuries and illnesses, and provide treatments
O Are able to order and interpret diagnostic tests as well as prescribe medicine when needed
O Physician assistants work in all areas of medicine and largely depends on their specialty
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Physician Assistant Schooling
O Required to be licensed O Must pass the Physician Assistant
National Certifying Examination (PANCE) O Entry level education is a Master’s degreeO Physician assistant education programs
are usually completed in two years of full-time study
O Physician assistant education programs include classroom, laboratory, and clinical training
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Top Ten PA SchoolsO Duke UniversityO University of Iowa O Emory O George Washington UniversityO Oregon Health and Sciences University O Quinnipiac University O University of Colorado O University of Utah O University of Nebraska Medical CenterO Wake Forest University
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Total Cost of PA School
The total cost of PA school varies:O North Dakota: $34,287O Butler: $36,000O Bridgeport: $46,530O Stanford: $63,581O Cornell: $72,500 O Wake Forest: $74,646
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School ConclusionsO Prior to becoming a physician assistant,
one must attend a physician assistant education program and pass the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination
O After receiving a degree from college, many people find work at a job where they can gain more healthcare experience before applying to a graduate program
O It is necessary to attend graduate school in order to become a physician assistant
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Median Annual WageO On average, entry-level physician
assistants can expect wages of $81,000 per year
O In 2012, the median wage of a Physician Assistant was $90,930
O In 2014, the median wage of a Physician Assistant was $95,820
O The projected growth is 22% or higherO The projected job openings from 2012-
2022 are 48,900
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New York City, NY
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PA Median Salary, NY
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NYC Cost of LivingPer Month
Annual Median Income
$96,800
Rent $2,500 (400 SQ. FT)
Utilities $1,150
Groceries $400
Transportation $170
Health Insurance Included in Health Benefits
Overall Cost of Living(Pre taxes)
$4,220 (per month) $50,640 (per year)
State Income Tax 6.65%
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NYC ApartmentTudor City 42nd and 2nd
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San Francisco, CA
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PA Median Salary, CA
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SF Cost of LivingPer Month
Anually Median Income
$101,400
Rent $2,910 (600 SQ. FT)
Utilities $465
Groceries $400
Transportation $550 Volkswagen Sedan
Health Insurance Included in Health Benefits
Overall Cost of Living (Pre taxes)
$4,325 (per month)$51,900 (per year)
State Income Tax 9.3%
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San Francisco StudioNEMA Luxury Apartments
Fell St and Market St
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Location ConclusionsO It is necessary to get a graduate degree
regardless of final location
O The mean salary in NYC and SF varies only slightly, but both cities are more expensive to live in than the national average
O As a physicians assistant, the cost of living in New York and San Francisco are relatively equal