Physician Associate/Assistant at Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold, MD

Health Professions & Clinical Sciences ASSOCIATE CIP 51.0912

Total Graduates

39

Class of 2023

Male Graduates

28%

11 of 39

Female Graduates

72%

28 of 39

Annual Tuition

$6,984

In-state rate

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Physician Associate/Assistant.
Degree Level ASSOCIATE
CIP Code 51.0912
Program Family Health Professions & Clinical Sciences

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 39 graduates
Award Year 2023
Gender Distribution 28% male, 72% female

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

Average Starting Salary

$133,260

10-Year Job Growth

+20.4%

Career Readiness Score

70/100
100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

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Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$99,945

Peak Salary

$166,575

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

Skills Covered in Program (7)

Active Listening
Monitoring
Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making
Active Learning

Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

Your Future Work Environment

🏢

Mixed

Setting

💪

Moderate

Physical Demands

👥

Small Team

Team Size

✈️

Occasional

Travel

Work Schedule

✓ Regular Hours Flexible

Indoor/Outdoor

50% indoor

Autonomy Level

Moderate

Overtime Expectations

Regular hours are typical, overtime is rare

Customer Interaction

Moderate

Technology & Tools You'll Master

Digital Literacy Required

ADVANCED

Technology Intensity

HIGH

Essential Software

Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Office software Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word

Important Software

eClinicalWorks EHR software Epic Systems MEDITECH software

Beneficial Software

IBM SPSS Statistics SAS Microsoft Access Microsoft PowerPoint Google Docs

Digital Competencies You'll Develop

Proficiency with specialized software
Technical documentation
Data analysis tools
System integration
Advanced software proficiency
System architecture understanding
Automation and scripting
Emerging technology adaptation
Technical problem-solving
💡

Note: This program will equip you with advanced level digital skills. The software and technologies listed are based on typical industry requirements for Physician Associate/Assistant..

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

S
Social
C
Conventional
I
Investigative

helping and working with people; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; research, analysis, and problem-solving

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

  • Helping others
  • Teaching
  • Organization
  • Data management
  • Conducting research
  • Solving complex problems

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

Empathetic
Patient
Organized
Detail-oriented
Analytical
Curious

💡 Interests

Helping others
Teaching
Organization
Data management
Conducting research
Solving complex problems

Work Values

Speaking
Service Orientation
Instructing
Helping others
Knowledge
Accuracy

Ask Yourself These Questions

1

Do you enjoy helping and working with people; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; research, analysis, and problem-solving?

2

Are you comfortable working mixed with moderate physical demands?

3

Do you enjoy collaborating with team members?

4

Do you value speaking?

5

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

This Career May Be Great For You If:

  • Analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving
  • People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
  • Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

Consider These Challenges:

  • Those who prefer routine tasks
  • Those who prefer working independently
  • Those who dislike repetitive tasks
💭

Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.

Institution

Location Arnold, MD

Cost Information

In-State Tuition $6,984
Out-of-State Tuition $10,128

Program Information

CIP Code: 51.0912
CIP Family: 51
IPEDS ID: