PA Career Pathways & Outcomes
A Career as a Physician Assistant (PA)
The role of a physician assistant (PA) is increasingly vital in today’s healthcare landscape. PAs collaborate with physicians to provide high-quality patient care across diverse medical settings, including private practices, hospitals, and outpatient clinics.
With a strong focus on compassionate care, PAs play a crucial role in enhancing patient outcomes. Our PA program equips students with the skills needed to thrive in this rewarding profession. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of physician assistants is projected to grow by 28% from 2023 to 2033.
Explore the diverse career opportunities available and discover what it means to be a PA.
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Tufts PA Program Graduate Employment Statistics
Each year, Career Services works with the PA Program to survey recent graduates on employment outcomes. We are pleased to report that the vast majority of graduates find employment in the first months after graduating.
- 98% of PA Class of 2024 passed their PANCE examination on their first attempt (based on data pulled directly from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants)
- 100% of PA Class of 2024 graduates are licensed to practices as a PA (based on data reported directly to the program with a 100% response rate)
The employment rate for the PA Class of 2024 was 98% within six months of graduation (based on data reported directly to the program with a 100% response rate).
Type of Employer
| Type of Employer | Percentage (of reported outcomes) |
| Hospital or Other Healthcare Provider | 57.7% |
| Ambulatory | 7.7% |
| Teaching Hospital | 26.9% |
| Non-profit Organization (US based) | 3.8% |
| Private Practice/Self-Employed | 3.8% |
| Total | 100% |
(Based on the 6-month alumni survey results with a 54% response rate)
Physician Assistant Salary
- Graduates earned a median of $125,000.
Sampling of Employers
- Cambridge Health Alliance
- Boston Children’s Hospital
- Brigham and Women’s Hospital
- Mass General Hospital
- Tufts Medical Center
- Beth Israel Deaconess Center
- Newton Wellesley Hospital
Sampling of Departments
- Primary Care
- Emergency Medicine
- Surgery
- Family Medicine
- Orthopedic Surgery