2025 Best Physician Assistant Schools in California

1

Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA

Loma Linda University is a great choice for students interested in a degree in physician assistant. Loma Linda University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Loma Linda.

There were roughly 36 physician assistant students who graduated with this degree at Loma Linda University in the most recent data year.

2

Samuel Merritt University
Oakland, CA

It's difficult to beat Samuel Merritt University if you wish to pursue a degree in physician assistant. Samuel Merritt University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Oakland.

There were roughly 48 physician assistant students who graduated with this degree at Samuel Merritt University in the most recent year we have data available.

3

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

University of Southern California is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in physician assistant. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #13 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means USC is a great university overall.

There were roughly 52 physician assistant students who graduated with this degree at USC in the most recent year we have data available.

4

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

It is hard to beat University of the Pacific if you wish to pursue a degree in physician assistant. Located in the large city of Stockton, Pacific is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #295 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Pacific is a great university overall.

There were about 48 physician assistant students who graduated with this degree at Pacific in the most recent data year.

5

Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science
Los Angeles, CA

CDU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Los Angeles.

There were about 24 physician assistant students who graduated with this degree at CDU in the most recent year we have data available.

6

California State University - Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA

Located in the suburb of Seaside, CSUMB is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 72nd out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were about 30 physician assistant students who graduated with this degree at CSUMB in the most recent data year.

7

Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CA

DUofC is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of San Rafael. This university ranks 54th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were about 26 physician assistant students who graduated with this degree at DUofC in the most recent data year.

8

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Located in the city of Orange, Chapman is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #172 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Chapman is a great university overall.

There were roughly 46 physician assistant students who graduated with this degree at Chapman in the most recent data year.

9

Southern California University of Health Sciences
Whittier, CA

SCU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Whittier.

There were about 49 physician assistant students who graduated with this degree at SCU in the most recent year we have data available.

10

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Cal Baptist is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Riverside. This university ranks 66th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were roughly 29 physician assistant students who graduated with this degree at Cal Baptist in the most recent data year.