Physician Assistant Program

The physician's assistant program at South College prepares students to practice medicine and diagnose patients and offer treatment therapies to patients under physician supervision. Students who graduate from the physician's assistant program will have basic and clinical sciences knowledge and will be prepared to enter specialized medical 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. Get more details below including other Tennessee colleges that offer physician assistant program.

South College

1350 King College Rd, Bristol, TN

South College operates as a 4-year private career school that provides high quality education and training for its students in Knoxville and surrounding areas. Students can pick from several areas of study, including:

• Health and Clinical Professions
• Education
• Business and Marketing Studies
• Biological and Biomedical Sciences
• Legal Professions and Studies
• Security and Protective Services
• Computer and Information Sciences

Over 630 students have completed their training in the last few years based on published graduation information with a graduation rate of more than 20%. More than twenty different programs are offered at South College, with a Master's degree being the highest level offered. Listed below are the programs with more popularity among students:

• Physician Assistant
• Elementary Education
• Radiologic Technology
• Physical Therapist Assistant
• Medical Assistant

To help support students, South College may provide some services to students like:

• Online classes
• Weekend and night classes available
• Career path counseling
• Student employment
• Helping students find work after graduation

The last reported accreditation for South College was done by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. To read more and get consumer disclosures, you can visit southcollegetn.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Physician Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. South College offers a master's degree program in physician assistant.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Physician Assistants

Description

Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, physician assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 30.4% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA
  • Total Employment: 30
  • Average Hourly Rate: $48.73
  • Average Annual Salary: $101360

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).