by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in District of Columbia to review for the 2025 Best Physician Assistant Schools in District of Columbia ranking.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
The physician assistant school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Physician Assistant Schools in District of Columbia. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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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.
George Washington University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in physician assistant. Located in the large city of Washington, GWU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a degree in physician assistant from George Washington University
Explore all the Best Physician Assistant Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,026 | 1,419 |
| Pennsylvania | 978 | 1,216 |
| Maryland | 618 | 111 |
| New Jersey | 614 | 81 |
Physician Assistant is one of 23 different types of Allied Health Professions programs to choose from.
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