2024 Best Physician Assistant Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
47
Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
3,161
Physician Assistant Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in
physician assistant, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #71 most popular program in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
College Factual looked at 47 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Physician Assistant Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 3,161 degrees in physician assistant to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Choosing a Great Physician Assistant School
The physician assistant program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Physician Assistant rankings. For our Best Overall Physician Assistant School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Physician Assistant Rankings by Degree Level
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Physician Assistant Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Best Schools for Physician Assistant in the Middle Atlantic Region
The schools below may not offer all types of physician assistant degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
10 Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools in Physician Assistant
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In PA
128
Physician Assistant Degrees Awarded
Every student who is interested in physician assistant needs to look into Thomas Jefferson University. Thomas Jefferson University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Philadelphia. A Best Colleges rank of #87 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Thomas Jefferson University is a great university overall.
There were roughly 128 physician assistant students who graduated with this degree at Thomas Jefferson University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in physician assistant from Thomas Jefferson UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In NJ
92
Physician Assistant Degrees Awarded
Any student pursuing a degree in physician assistant needs to take a look at Rutgers University - New Brunswick. Located in the small city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #98 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Rutgers New Brunswick is a great university overall.
There were about 92 physician assistant students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers New Brunswick in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in physician assistant from Rutgers University - New BrunswickMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In DC
55
Physician Assistant Degrees Awarded
Every student who is interested in physician assistant has to take a look at George Washington University. Located in the large city of Washington, GWU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #49 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means GWU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 55 physician assistant students who graduated with this degree at GWU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in physician assistant from George Washington UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In PA
88
Physician Assistant Degrees Awarded
It is difficult to beat Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine if you wish to pursue a degree in physician assistant. Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large city of Philadelphia.
There were approximately 88 physician assistant students who graduated with this degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in physician assistant from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic MedicineMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
18th
Most Popular In NY
34
Physician Assistant Degrees Awarded
Located in the midsize city of Syracuse, SUNY Upstate Medical University is a public university with a small student population.
There were roughly 34 physician assistant students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Upstate Medical University in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in physician assistant from Upstate Medical UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MD
45
Physician Assistant Degrees Awarded
UMB is a moderately-sized public university located in the large city of Baltimore.
There were roughly 45 physician assistant students who graduated with this degree at UMB in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in physician assistant from University of Maryland - BaltimoreMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NY
205
Physician Assistant Degrees Awarded
Touro is a large private not-for-profit college located in the large city of New York. This college ranks 31st out of 142 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.
There were approximately 205 physician assistant students who graduated with this degree at Touro in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in physician assistant from Touro CollegeMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In NY
79
Physician Assistant Degrees Awarded
SUNY Stony Brook is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Stony Brook. A Best Colleges rank of #253 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means SUNY Stony Brook is a great university overall.
There were roughly 79 physician assistant students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Stony Brook in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in physician assistant from Stony Brook UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
15th
Most Popular In NY
49
Physician Assistant Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Brooklyn, SUNY Downstate is a public university with a small student population.
There were about 49 physician assistant students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Downstate in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in physician assistant from SUNY Downstate Health Sciences UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
10th
Most Popular In PA
84
Physician Assistant Degrees Awarded
Gannon is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Erie. This university ranks 32nd out of 109 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
There were approximately 84 physician assistant students who graduated with this degree at Gannon in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in physician assistant from Gannon University
