by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 20 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of physician assistant. Combined, these schools handed out 907 master's degrees in physician assistant to qualified students.
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Your choice of physician assistant for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for physician assistant students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Physician Assistant Master's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in physician assistant.
Loma Linda University is a good option for individuals interested in a master's degree in physician assistant. Located in the suburb of Loma Linda, Loma Linda University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in physician assistant from Loma Linda University
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in physician assistant has to look into Stanford University. Stanford is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Stanford.More information about a master’s in physician assistant from Stanford University
It is hard to beat Western University of Health Sciences if you wish to pursue 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.More information about a master’s in physician assistant from Western University of Health Sciences
University of Southern California is a good option for individuals interested in a master's degree in physician assistant. USC is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Los Angeles.More information about a master’s in physician assistant from University of Southern California
Located in the city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in physician assistant from University of Washington - Seattle Campus
Touro University Nevada is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Henderson.More information about a master’s in physician assistant from Touro University Nevada
Located in the city of Oakland, Samuel Merritt University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in physician assistant from Samuel Merritt University
MBKU is a fairly small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Fullerton.More information about a master’s in physician assistant from Marshall B Ketchum University
Located in the large suburb of Forest Grove, Pacific is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in physician assistant from Pacific University
Pacific is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Stockton.More information about a master’s in physician assistant from University of the Pacific
Explore the best physician assistant schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 675 | 587 |
| Washington | 402 | 127 |
| Oregon | 291 | 101 |
| Nevada | 126 | 92 |
One of 23 majors within the Allied Health Professions area of study, Physician Assistant has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Athletic Training | 151 |
| Radiologic Technology | 7 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 2 |
