AS Vs. MA in the PA Program?

[paintballfene17]

Hello everyone!

Alright what exactly is the difference between the AS and the Masters PA program besides the amount of education(title)?

For example would a PA graduate with a AS degree make less salary as an grad than a Master Pa grad?

Generally would you think that the Masters PA grad would make a higher salary than a AS grad. However, I asked a advisor at San Joaquin Valley College (A, B and M options) she said the AS grads and MA grads take the exact same national board, the only difference is the education , and the PA's salary is based on the individuals experiance.

Is this True?



Thanks

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[core0]

Hello everyone!

Alright what exactly is the difference between the AS and the Masters PA program besides the amount of education(title)?

For example would a PA graduate with a AS degree make less salary as an grad than a Master Pa grad?

Generally would you think that the Masters PA grad would make a higher salary than a AS grad. However, I asked a advisor at San Joaquin Valley College (A, B and M options) she said the AS grads and MA grads take the exact same national board, the only difference is the education , and the PA's salary is based on the individuals experiance.

Is this True?



Thanks

This is true. In an academic setting you will have a hard time getting a job. Also in Ohio and I believe Arkansas you will have a hard time getting state license. Other than that there is really no difference in the training. You can get more loans in graduate school and you have to watch financial aid if you have a bachelor's or a lot of credits. Finally there are AS or certificate programs that allow you to get a master's from another institution. All in all if all things are equal get the master's. You never know what the future will bring.

David Carpenter, PA-C

 

[paintballfene17]

This is true. In an academic setting you will have a hard time getting a job. Also in Ohio and I believe Arkansas you will have a hard time getting state license. Other than that there is really no difference in the training. You can get more loans in graduate school and you have to watch financial aid if you have a bachelor's or a lot of credits. Finally there are AS or certificate programs that allow you to get a master's from another institution. All in all if all things are equal get the master's. You never know what the future will bring.

David Carpenter, PA-C

This is truly is a tough bind.. because the advisors at Miami Dade College inform me that 90% of the AS degree PA students who pass the boards have employment awaiting them.

Could I possibly earn my AS degree (PA) then later apply for the master's program? I was'nt sure if I followed that correctly.


Thank You

 

[deleted6669]

This is truly is a tough bind.. because the advisors at Miami Dade College inform me that 90% of the AS degree PA students who pass the boards have employment awaiting them.

Could I possibly earn my AS degree (PA) then later apply for the master's program? I was'nt sure if I followed that correctly.


Thank You

yes- if you get a certificate or a.s. you can always complete a b.s. or m.s. later while working full time at your 1st job.

 

[paintballfene17]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

What route did you take? Did you get a MA , BA, or AS?

While choosing a specific specialty do you advance as a masters or would it be just a advance certificate in the specialty?

Thanks

 

[deleted6669]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

What route did you take? Did you get a MA , BA, or AS?

While choosing a specific specialty do you advance as a masters or would it be just a advance certificate in the specialty?

Thanks

when I went to pa school there were very few ms programs so I got a bs(although I already had 1) and did a masters years later.
my masters is an mpas(masters in physician asst. studies) with an emphasis in clinical emergency medicine.

 

[guetzow]

Masters is rapidly becoming the new standard, academic setting or not. In fact, academic positions are Clamoring for Doctorate Level Candidates now. Perhaps it's word of mouth, perhaps it's recruiters/headhunters, who don't know the difference, but Master's is definitely the new benchmark. Procede at your own risk.

 

[RespTherapist]

I have been doing a lot of research and there are so many questions i have about PA. I have been looking in the hospitals and i hardly ever see any openings for PA positions. it kind of scares me and i am worried about job stability compared to RN. I am currently thinking about either advancing my career into RN (because of job stability) PA( i always wanted to be PA but not sure if I'll find a job as easy as RN) or MD(which is my ultimate goal but it is a long way to go) any word of advice????😕 😕 😕

 

[deleted6669]

I have been doing a lot of research and there are so many questions i have about PA. I have been looking in the hospitals and i hardly ever see any openings for PA positions. it kind of scares me and i am worried about job stability compared to RN. I am currently thinking about either advancing my career into RN (because of job stability) PA( i always wanted to be PA but not sure if I'll find a job as easy as RN) or MD(which is my ultimate goal but it is a long way to go) any word of advice????😕 😕 😕

there are tons of pa jobs out there. check out the pa job link at www.aapa.org
you need to decide if you want to be a clinician pa/np/md/do or stay working as ancillary staff (rn). the roles are very different. nursing can be a great career but you will not be making the same kinds of decisions you make as a clinician. follow a nurse, a doc, and a pa around for a week each and see which model you like best.

 

[paintballfene17]

There are a varity of positions available from public to private. Just have to know what you reALLY WANT.