Anesthesiologist Assistant programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their anesthesiologist assistant programs.
College Factual analyzed 13 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best anesthesiologist assistant schools.
Choosing a Great Anesthesiologist Assistant School
The anesthesiologist assistant program you select can have a big impact on your future. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Anesthesiologist Assistant rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
Anesthesiologist Assistant Rankings by Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Anesthesiologist Assistant Schools list, to help you choose. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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Our analysis ranked Emory University the best school in the country for a degree in anesthesiologist assistant. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory University is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. Emory University awarded about 38 anesthesiologist assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their anesthesiologist assistant degree from Emory University earn around $185,626 in the first couple years of their career. Emory University graduates carry a median of $19,431 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong anesthesiologist assistant program will find one at Case Western Reserve University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 87% of students finish within six years. Case Western Reserve University awarded about 88 anesthesiologist assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, anesthesiologist assistant degree recipients from Case Western Reserve University generally make around $194,912. Students borrow a median of $25,106 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #3 makes Renton Technical College one of the top schools for anesthesiologist assistant. Renton Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Renton. About 10 anesthesiologist assistant degrees were awarded at Renton Technical College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, anesthesiologist assistant degree recipients from Renton Technical College generally make around $80,411. Students borrow a median of $18,582 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #4 makes Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis one of the top schools for anesthesiologist assistant. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a very large public school located in the city of Indianapolis. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 19 anesthesiologist assistant degrees were awarded at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, anesthesiologist assistant degree recipients from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis generally make around $56,930. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis graduates carry a median of $23,146 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong anesthesiologist assistant program will find one at Medical College Of Wisconsin, which ranked #5. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Milwaukee. There were roughly 17 anesthesiologist assistant students who graduated with this degree at Medical College Of Wisconsin in the most recent data year. Graduates of the anesthesiologist assistant program make about $207,842 in their early career.
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Nova Southeastern University came in at #6 for anesthesiologist assistant this year. Set in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Nova Southeastern University graduates 63% of students within six years. There were roughly 152 anesthesiologist assistant students who graduated with this degree at Nova Southeastern University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, anesthesiologist assistant degree recipients from Nova Southeastern University generally make around $192,191. Typical student debt for the program is $30,000.
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Northeast Ohio Medical University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best anesthesiologist assistant schools. This small public university is located in the suburb of Rootstown. Northeast Ohio Medical University awarded about 13 anesthesiologist assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, anesthesiologist assistant degree recipients from Northeast Ohio Medical University generally make around $76,023.
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University Of Missouri Kansas City earned the #8 position for anesthesiologist assistant this year. Located in the city of Kansas City, University Of Missouri Kansas City is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. About 12 anesthesiologist assistant degrees were awarded at University Of Missouri Kansas City in the most recent year. Graduates of the anesthesiologist assistant program make about $205,030 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,741.
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University Of Colorado Denver earned the #9 position for anesthesiologist assistant this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Denver. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. About 15 anesthesiologist assistant degrees were awarded at University Of Colorado Denver in the most recent year. Graduates of the anesthesiologist assistant program make about $200,614 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,582.
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Ohio Dominican University landed the #10 spot for anesthesiologist assistant this year. Ohio Dominican University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Columbus. Roughly 42% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 22 anesthesiologist assistant degrees were awarded at Ohio Dominican University in the most recent year. Anesthesiologist Assistant graduates of Ohio Dominican University earn a median of $59,666 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $28,166 to complete this degree.
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South University Tampa ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best anesthesiologist assistant schools. Set in the city of Tampa, South University Tampa is a small private for-profit institution. South University Tampa graduates 18% of students within six years. South University Tampa awarded about 23 anesthesiologist assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, anesthesiologist assistant degree recipients from South University Tampa generally make around $39,761. Students borrow a median of $30,694 to complete this degree.
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South University Savannah placed #12 among the best anesthesiologist assistant schools. South University Savannah is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Savannah. About 17% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 27 anesthesiologist assistant students who graduated with this degree at South University Savannah in the most recent data year. Students who receive their anesthesiologist assistant degree from South University Savannah earn around $116,586 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $30,694.
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South University West Palm Beach ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best anesthesiologist assistant schools. South University West Palm Beach is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Royal Palm Beach. Roughly 17% of students complete a degree within six years here. South University West Palm Beach awarded about 20 anesthesiologist assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the anesthesiologist assistant program make about $116,586 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $30,694.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 13 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
