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2027 Best Physician Assistant Schools in Ohio

17 Colleges in the United States
548 Physician Assistant Degrees Awarded
$85,903 Avg Early-Career Salary

Physician Assistant degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 17 schools to find the best for physician assistant students.

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Best Schools for Physician Assistant in Ohio

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the physician assistant degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Physician Assistant

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Leading the list is Case Western Reserve University, our #1 school for physician assistant. Located in the city of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. About 35 physician assistant degrees were awarded at Case Western Reserve University in the most recent year. Graduates of the physician assistant program make about $122,004 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,106 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in physician assistant from Case Western Reserve University

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University Of Dayton is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in physician assistant, landing the #2 spot this year. University Of Dayton is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dayton. University Of Dayton graduates 80% of students within six years. There were roughly 38 physician assistant students who graduated with this degree at University Of Dayton in the most recent data year. Students who receive their physician assistant degree from University Of Dayton earn around $112,830 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,033. See the full physician assistant program report for University Of Dayton

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Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Ashland University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best physician assistant schools. Ashland University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Ashland. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. Ashland University awarded about 27 physician assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, physician assistant degree recipients from Ashland University generally make around $48,852. Typical student debt for the program is $24,536. See the full physician assistant program report for Ashland University

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A rank of #4 makes Ohio University Main Campus one of the top schools for physician assistant. Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Athens. About 65% of students finish within six years. Ohio University Main Campus awarded about 31 physician assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Physician Assistant graduates of Ohio University Main Campus earn a median of $71,830 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in physician assistant from Ohio University Main Campus

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Cleveland State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in physician assistant, ranking #5. Cleveland State University is a large public school located in the city of Cleveland. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. Cleveland State University awarded about 16 physician assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Physician Assistant graduates of Cleveland State University earn a median of $26,845 early in their careers. Cleveland State University graduates carry a median of $24,357 in student loans. Read more about the physician assistant program at Cleveland State University

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The University Of Findlay earned the #6 position for physician assistant this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Findlay. About 58% of students finish within six years. The University Of Findlay awarded about 22 physician assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, physician assistant degree recipients from The University Of Findlay generally make around $83,114. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500. Get the full physician assistant details for The University Of Findlay

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Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Cedarville University placed #7 among the best physician assistant schools. Set in the rural area of Cedarville, Cedarville University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 72% of students finish within six years. About 22 physician assistant degrees were awarded at Cedarville University in the most recent year. Graduates of the physician assistant program make about $57,104 in their early career. Cedarville University graduates carry a median of $22,110 in student loans. Read more about the physician assistant program at Cedarville University

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University Of Toledo earned the #8 position for physician assistant this year. University Of Toledo is a large public school located in the city of Toledo. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Toledo awarded about 40 physician assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, physician assistant degree recipients from University Of Toledo generally make around $88,451. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. More information about a degree in physician assistant from University Of Toledo

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University Of Mount Union earned the #9 position for physician assistant this year. University Of Mount Union is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Alliance. Roughly 59% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 38 physician assistant degrees were awarded at University Of Mount Union in the most recent year. Physician Assistant graduates of University Of Mount Union earn a median of $114,932 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,988 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in physician assistant from University Of Mount Union

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Baldwin Wallace College landed the #10 spot for physician assistant this year. Located in the suburb of Berea, Baldwin Wallace College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Baldwin Wallace College graduates 67% of students within six years. Baldwin Wallace College awarded about 32 physician assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their physician assistant degree from Baldwin Wallace College earn around $100,618 in the first couple years of their career. Baldwin Wallace College graduates carry a median of $27,307 in student loans. Read more about the physician assistant program at Baldwin Wallace College

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Kettering College
Kettering, OH

Kettering College placed #10 among the best physician assistant schools. Kettering College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kettering. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. About 57 physician assistant degrees were awarded at Kettering College in the most recent year. Graduates of the physician assistant program make about $78,184 in their early career. Kettering College graduates carry a median of $28,184 in student loans. Get the full physician assistant details for Kettering College

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Marietta College
Marietta, OH

Marietta College earned the #12 position for physician assistant this year. Marietta College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Marietta. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. There were roughly 34 physician assistant students who graduated with this degree at Marietta College in the most recent data year. Physician Assistant graduates of Marietta College earn a median of $111,759 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in physician assistant from Marietta College

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Ohio Dominican University landed the #13 spot for physician assistant this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Columbus. Ohio Dominican University graduates 42% of students within six years. About 46 physician assistant degrees were awarded at Ohio Dominican University in the most recent year. Graduates of the physician assistant program make about $107,779 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,166. Get the full physician assistant details for Ohio Dominican University

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Mercy College Of Ohio landed the #14 spot for physician assistant this year. Located in the city of Toledo, Mercy College Of Ohio is a small private not-for-profit university. About 56% of students finish within six years. About 26 physician assistant degrees were awarded at Mercy College Of Ohio in the most recent year. Graduates of the physician assistant program make about $47,886 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,958 to complete this degree. Read more about the physician assistant program at Mercy College Of Ohio

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Lake Erie College
Painesville, OH

Lake Erie College landed the #15 spot for physician assistant this year. Lake Erie College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Painesville. About 38% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 25 physician assistant students who graduated with this degree at Lake Erie College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, physician assistant degree recipients from Lake Erie College generally make around $109,982. Typical student debt for the program is $28,250. Read more about the physician assistant program at Lake Erie College

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College Of Mount St Joseph ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best physician assistant schools. Set in the suburb of Cincinnati, College Of Mount St Joseph is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. About 31 physician assistant degrees were awarded at College Of Mount St Joseph in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, physician assistant degree recipients from College Of Mount St Joseph generally make around $97,906. Students borrow a median of $28,273 to complete this degree. Read more about the physician assistant program at College Of Mount St Joseph

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Ursuline College
Pepper Pike, OH

Ursuline College came in at #17 for physician assistant this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Pepper Pike. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. Ursuline College awarded about 28 physician assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physician assistant program make about $80,267 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $35,000. Get the full physician assistant details for Ursuline College

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 17 schools evaluated.

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