by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for physician assistant students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 446 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 complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools 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 Massachusetts 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.
It is hard to beat Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences if you wish to pursue a master's degree in physician assistant. Located in the large city of Boston, MCPHS University is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in physician assistant from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Tufts University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in physician assistant. Tufts is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Medford.More information about a master’s in physician assistant from Tufts University
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in physician assistant needs to look into Northeastern University. Northeastern is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston.More information about a master’s in physician assistant from Northeastern University
MGH Institute of Health Professions is a wonderful option for individuals pursuing a master's degree in physician assistant. Located in the large city of Boston, MGH Institute of Health Professions is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a master’s in physician assistant from MGH Institute of Health Professions
Springfield College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the medium-sized city of Springfield.More information about a master’s in physician assistant from Springfield College
Bay Path is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Longmeadow.More information about a master’s in physician assistant from Bay Path University
Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in physician assistant from Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network
Located in the suburb of Westfield, Westfield is a public university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in physician assistant from Westfield State University
Explore all the Best Physician Assistant Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 313 | 257 |
| Rhode Island | 222 | 81 |
| New Hampshire | 174 | 24 |
| Maine | 146 | 46 |
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 | 47 |
| Radiologic Technology | 11 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 4 |
