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2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Physician Assistant

227 Colleges in the United States
9,763 Master's Degrees
Physician Assistant is of the hottest master's degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #18 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 227 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the most popular for physician assistant students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 9,763 master's degrees in physician assistant during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Physician Assistant School for Your Master's Degree

Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Physician Assistant Your choice of school for getting your master's degree in physician assistant matters. As an aid in helping you pick the right school for you, we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Physician Assistant ranking.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality physician assistant program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

More Ways to Rank Physician Assistant Schools

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This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for physician assistant.


 

Explore the most popular colleges and universities for physician assistant students seeking a a master's degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Most Well Attended Schools for Physician Assistant Students Working on Their Master's

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
240 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In FL
#3 Best Quality In FL

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Nova Southeastern University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in physician assistant. Located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale, NUS Florida is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in physician assistant in Florida.

There were approximately 240 physician assistant students who graduated with this degree at NUS Florida in the most recent data year.

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210 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MA
#2 Best Quality In MA

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is a popular option for students pursuing a master's degree in physician assistant. MCPHS University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit college located in the large city of Boston. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in physician assistant in Massachusetts.

There were approximately 210 physician assistant students who graduated with this degree at MCPHS University in the most recent year we have data available.

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Duke University
Durham, NC
179 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NC
#1 Best Quality In NC

Duke University is a popular choice for individuals pursuing a master's degree in physician assistant. Duke is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Durham. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in physician assistant in North Carolina.

There were roughly 179 physician assistant students who graduated with this degree at Duke in the most recent year we have data available.

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Touro College
New York, NY
178 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NY
#11 Best Quality In NY

Touro College is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in physician assistant. Touro is a large private not-for-profit college located in the city of New York.

There were approximately 178 physician assistant students who graduated with this degree at Touro in the most recent data year.

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123 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In PA
#3 Best Quality In PA

Thomas Jefferson University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Philadelphia. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in physician assistant in Pennsylvania.

There were roughly 123 physician assistant individuals who graduated with this degree at Thomas Jefferson University in the most recent data year.

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120 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NY
#9 Best Quality In NY

Pace University is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of New York. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #9 in quality for master's degrees in physician assistant in New York.

There were about 120 physician assistant students who graduated with this degree at Pace University in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in physician assistant from Pace University - New York

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99 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MO
#1 Best Quality In MO

A T Still University of Health Sciences is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Kirksville. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in physician assistant in Missouri.

There were approximately 99 physician assistant students who graduated with this degree at A T Still University of Health Sciences in the most recent year we have data available.

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97 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In FL
#5 Best Quality In FL

Located in the large suburb of Miami, Barry University is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for master's degrees in physician assistant in Florida.

There were roughly 97 physician assistant individuals who graduated with this degree at Barry University in the most recent data year.

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Arcadia University
Glenside, PA
97 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In PA
#8 Best Quality In PA

Located in the large suburb of Glenside, Arcadia is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #8 in quality for master's degrees in physician assistant in Pennsylvania.

There were approximately 97 physician assistant individuals who graduated with this degree at Arcadia in the most recent data year.

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93 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CA
#1 Best Quality In CA

Western University of Health Sciences is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Pomona. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in physician assistant in California.

There were about 93 physician assistant individuals who graduated with this degree at Western University of Health Sciences in the most recent year we have data available.

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91 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TX
#7 Best Quality In TX

UT Rio Grande Valley is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Edinburg. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #7 in quality for master's degrees in physician assistant in Texas.

There were approximately 91 physician assistant students who graduated with this degree at UT Rio Grande Valley in the most recent data year.

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90 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In WA
#1 Best Quality In WA

UW Seattle is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Seattle. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in physician assistant in Washington.

There were about 90 physician assistant individuals who graduated with this degree at UW Seattle in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in physician assistant from University of Washington - Seattle Campus

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89 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In TX
#1 Best Quality In TX

UTMB Galveston is a small public university located in the town of Galveston. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in physician assistant in Texas.

There were approximately 89 physician assistant students who graduated with this degree at UTMB Galveston in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in physician assistant from The University of Texas Medical Branch

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88 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TN
#3 Best Quality In TN

Located in the town of Harrogate, LMU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in physician assistant in Tennessee.

There were approximately 88 physician assistant students who graduated with this degree at LMU in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in physician assistant from Lincoln Memorial University

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87 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AZ
#1 Best Quality In AZ

Midwestern University - Glendale is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Glendale. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in physician assistant in Arizona.

There were roughly 87 physician assistant individuals who graduated with this degree at Midwestern University - Glendale in the most recent data year.

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86 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In IL
#1 Best Quality In IL

Midwestern University - Downers Grove is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Downers Grove. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in physician assistant in Illinois.

There were approximately 86 physician assistant individuals who graduated with this degree at Midwestern University - Downers Grove in the most recent year we have data available.

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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC
84 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NC
#2 Best Quality In NC

Located in the midsize city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for master's degrees in physician assistant in North Carolina.

There were roughly 84 physician assistant students who graduated with this degree at Wake Forest University in the most recent year we have data available.

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South College
Knoxville, TN
83 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In TN
#5 Best Quality In TN

South College is a medium-sized private for-profit college located in the midsize city of Knoxville. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #5 in quality for master's degrees in physician assistant in Tennessee.

There were approximately 83 physician assistant students who graduated with this degree at South College in the most recent year we have data available.

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80 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In VA
#1 Best Quality In VA

Eastern Virginia Medical School is a small public school located in the midsize city of Norfolk. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in physician assistant in Virginia.

There were approximately 80 physician assistant students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Virginia Medical School in the most recent data year.

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80 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AL
#1 Best Quality In AL

UAB is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Birmingham. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in physician assistant in Alabama.

There were roughly 80 physician assistant individuals who graduated with this degree at UAB in the most recent data year.

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DeSales University
Center Valley, PA
78 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In PA
#4 Best Quality In PA

DeSales is a small private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Center Valley. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for master's degrees in physician assistant in Pennsylvania.

There were roughly 78 physician assistant individuals who graduated with this degree at DeSales in the most recent data year.

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
77 Annual Master's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In PA
#6 Best Quality In PA

Drexel is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Philadelphia. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #6 in quality for master's degrees in physician assistant in Pennsylvania.

There were about 77 physician assistant students who graduated with this degree at Drexel in the most recent year we have data available.

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
77 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In NY
#8 Best Quality In NY

SUNY Stony Brook is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Stony Brook. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #8 in quality for master's degrees in physician assistant in New York.

There were roughly 77 physician assistant students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Stony Brook in the most recent data year.

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Butler University
Indianapolis, IN
76 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In IN
#1 Best Quality In IN

Located in the large city of Indianapolis, Butler is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in physician assistant in Indiana.

There were about 76 physician assistant individuals who graduated with this degree at Butler in the most recent year we have data available.

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73 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In TX
#6 Best Quality In TX

Located in the large city of Fort Worth, UNT Health Science Center is a public university with a small student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for master's degrees in physician assistant in Texas.

There were about 73 physician assistant individuals who graduated with this degree at UNT Health Science Center in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in physician assistant from University of North Texas Health Science Center

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Le Moyne College
Syracuse, NY
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Yale University
New Haven, CT
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Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA

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Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for Physician Assistant students that almost earned our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Physician Assistant award.

Rank College Location
35 King’s College Wilkes-Barre, PA
35 University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE
35 Lock Haven University Lock Haven, PA
38 Touro University Nevada Henderson, NV
38 George Washington University Washington, DC
40 Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ
41 Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, SC
42 University of Florida Gainesville, FL
43 Pacific University Forest Grove, OR
43 University of Kentucky Lexington, KY
45 Mercy College Dobbs Ferry, NY
45 Daemen College Amherst, NY

Physician Assistant by Region

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