by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 4 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Physician Assistant Master's Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 81 master's degrees in physician assistant during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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 complete 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 picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Physician Assistant Master's Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in physician assistant.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in physician assistant. Rutgers New Brunswick is a fairly large public university located in the city of New Brunswick.More information about a master’s in physician assistant from Rutgers University - New Brunswick
Seton Hall University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in physician assistant. Seton Hall is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of South Orange.More information about a master’s in physician assistant from Seton Hall University
College of Saint Elizabeth is a good option for students interested in a master's degree in physician assistant. CSE is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Morristown.More information about a master’s in physician assistant from College of Saint Elizabeth
It's difficult to beat Monmouth University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in physician assistant. Located in the suburb of West Long Branch, Monmouth is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in physician assistant from Monmouth University
Explore all the Best Physician Assistant Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 695 | 1,164 |
| Pennsylvania | 607 | 1,159 |
| Maryland | 363 | 111 |
| District of Columbia | 334 | 68 |
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 | 25 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy | 2 |
