Career pathway
Physician Assistant
How kinesiology or exercise science can support a PA school pathway.
| Median salary | $130,020 |
|---|---|
| Education | Master's degree from an accredited PA program |
| Additional schooling | 2–3 years |
| Connection to kinesiology | 4/5 |
Kinesiology can form a strong PA foundation, but PA programs prescribe their own prerequisites and patient-care expectations. Plan those requirements alongside your major.
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