by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in Nebraska to determine which ones were the best for physician assistant students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 122 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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Physician Assistant Master's Degree Schools in Nebraska list to help you make the college decision.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for physician assistant students seeking a a master's degree.
University of Nebraska Medical Center is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in physician assistant. UNMC is a small public university located in the large city of Omaha.More information about a master’s in physician assistant from University of Nebraska Medical Center
Creighton University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in physician assistant. Creighton is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Omaha.More information about a master’s in physician assistant from Creighton University
Union College Nebraska is a good decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in physician assistant. Union College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Lincoln.More information about a master’s in physician assistant from Union College Nebraska
It's difficult to beat College of Saint Mary if you wish to pursue a master's degree in physician assistant. Located in the large city of Omaha, Saint Mary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a master’s in physician assistant from College of Saint Mary
Explore all the Best Physician Assistant Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 361 | 215 |
| Minnesota | 355 | 120 |
| Iowa | 298 | 129 |
| Kansas | 254 | 46 |
| North Dakota | 167 | 29 |
| South Dakota | 130 | 26 |
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 | 18 |
| Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist | 17 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 4 |
