by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 13 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Physician Assistant Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 773 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. 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 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 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 the Southwest Region 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.
It is difficult to beat The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio if you wish to pursue a master's degree in physician assistant. UT Health San Antonio is a small public university located in the large city of San Antonio.More information about a master’s in physician assistant from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in physician assistant has to take a look at The University of Texas Medical Branch. Located in the town of Galveston, UTMB Galveston is a public university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in physician assistant from The University of Texas Medical Branch
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in physician assistant needs to take a look at Midwestern University - Glendale. Located in the large suburb of Glendale, Midwestern University - Glendale is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in physician assistant from Midwestern University - Glendale
It is hard to beat Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center if you want to pursue a master's degree in physician assistant. TTUHSC is a medium-sized public university located in the city of Lubbock.More information about a master’s in physician assistant from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
UNT Health Science Center is a small public university located in the city of Fort Worth.More information about a master’s in physician assistant from University of North Texas Health Science Center
UOHSC is a small public university located in the large city of Oklahoma City.More information about a master’s in physician assistant from University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center
Located in the city of Houston, Baylor College of Medicine is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a master’s in physician assistant from Baylor College of Medicine
Located in the city of Dallas, UT Southwestern is a public university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in physician assistant from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Located in the medium-sized city of Edinburg, UT Rio Grande Valley is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in physician assistant from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Located in the small city of Flagstaff, NAU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in physician assistant from Northern Arizona University
Explore the best physician assistant schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 542 | 506 |
| Arizona | 322 | 143 |
| Oklahoma | 257 | 107 |
| New Mexico | 160 | 17 |
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 | 168 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 34 |
| Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist | 31 |
| Radiologic Technology | 18 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy | 5 |
