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2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Physician Assistant in the Far Western US Region

18 Colleges in the Far Western US Region
742 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.

In 2022, College Factual analyzed 18 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Physician Assistant in the Far Western US Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 742 master's degrees in physician assistant to qualified students.

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

Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Physician Assistant in the Far Western US Region The physician assistant master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. As an aid in helping you pick the right school for you, we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Physician Assistant in the Far Western US Region 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. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Associate Degrees in Physician Assistant
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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. Plus, you can view our other rankings for physician assistant.


 

Learn about the most popular colleges and universities for physician assistant students seeking a a master's degree.

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

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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 one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a master's degree in physician assistant. Located in the suburb of Pomona, Western University of Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. 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 roughly 93 physician assistant individuals who graduated with this degree at Western University of Health Sciences in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in physician assistant from Western University of Health Sciences

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

University of Washington - Seattle Campus is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a master's degree in physician assistant. Located in the large city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public university with a fairly large student population. 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 year we have data available.

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

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65 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NV
#1 Best Quality In NV

Touro University Nevada is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a master's degree in physician assistant. Touro University Nevada is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Henderson. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in physician assistant in Nevada.

There were approximately 65 physician assistant individuals who graduated with this degree at Touro University Nevada in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in physician assistant from Touro University Nevada

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Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR
57 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In OR
#2 Best Quality In OR

Every student who is interested in a master's degree in physician assistant needs to check out Pacific University. Located in the large suburb of Forest Grove, Pacific is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in physician assistant in Oregon.

There were about 57 physician assistant students who graduated with this degree at Pacific in the most recent data year.

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

5
49 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In CA
#4 Best Quality In CA

USC is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Los Angeles. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for master's degrees in physician assistant in California.

There were about 49 physician assistant individuals who graduated with this degree at USC in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in physician assistant from University of Southern California

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47 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In CA
#5 Best Quality In CA

Located in the medium-sized city of Vallejo, TUC is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for master's degrees in physician assistant in California.

There were roughly 47 physician assistant students who graduated with this degree at TUC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in physician assistant from Touro University California

7
43 Annual Master's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In CA
#3 Best Quality In CA

Located in the large city of Oakland, Samuel Merritt University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for master's degrees in physician assistant in California.

There were about 43 physician assistant individuals who graduated with this degree at Samuel Merritt University in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in physician assistant from Samuel Merritt University

8
40 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In OR
#1 Best Quality In OR

OHSU is a small public university located in the city of Portland. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in physician assistant in Oregon.

There were roughly 40 physician assistant students who graduated with this degree at OHSU in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in physician assistant from Oregon Health & Science University

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40 Annual Master's Degrees
#5 Most Popular In CA
#7 Best Quality In CA

Pacific is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Stockton. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #7 in quality for master's degrees in physician assistant in California.

There were approximately 40 physician assistant students who graduated with this degree at Pacific in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in physician assistant from University of the Pacific

10
38 Annual Master's Degrees
#6 Most Popular In CA
#2 Best Quality In CA

MBKU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Fullerton. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for master's degrees in physician assistant in California.

There were roughly 38 physician assistant students who graduated with this degree at MBKU in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in physician assistant from Marshall B Ketchum University


 

Best Physician Assistant Colleges by State

Explore the most popular physician assistant colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
California 649 471
Washington 408 99
Oregon 282 95
Nevada 121 60

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