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2024 Best Physician Assistant Schools in Minnesota

4 Colleges in Minnesota
120 Physician Assistant Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in physician assistant, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #71 most popular program in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 4 schools in Minnesota to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of physician assistant. Combined, these schools handed out 120 degrees in physician assistant to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Physician Assistant School

Best Physician Assistant Schools in Minnesota Your choice of physician assistant school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Physician Assistant School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Pick Your Physician Assistant Degree Level

Master's Degrees in Physician Assistant

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 Schools in Minnesota list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Physician Assistant in Minnesota

The schools below may not offer all types of physician assistant degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top Minnesota Schools in Physician Assistant

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MN

Bethel University Minnesota is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in physician assistant. Located in the large suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #391 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Bethel University Minnesota is a great university overall.

There were approximately 30 physician assistant students who graduated with this degree at Bethel University Minnesota in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in physician assistant from Bethel University Minnesota

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St Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MN
31 Physician Assistant Degrees Awarded

St Catherine University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in physician assistant. Located in the city of Saint Paul, St. Kate's is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 16th out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were about 31 physician assistant students who graduated with this degree at St. Kate's in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in physician assistant from St Catherine University

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Augsburg University
Minneapolis, MN
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MN
31 Physician Assistant Degrees Awarded

Augsburg University is a good choice for students interested in a degree in physician assistant. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Augsburg is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 28th out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were roughly 31 physician assistant students who graduated with this degree at Augsburg in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in physician assistant from Augsburg University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In MN

The College of Saint Scholastica is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in physician assistant. Located in the city of Duluth, St. Scholastica is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #296 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means St. Scholastica is a great college overall.

There were roughly 28 physician assistant students who graduated with this degree at St. Scholastica in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in physician assistant from The College of Saint Scholastica


 

Best Physician Assistant Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Physician Assistant Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Missouri 693 274
Iowa 648 129
Kansas 599 46
Nebraska 500 122
North Dakota 416 29
South Dakota 381 26

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One of 23 majors within the Allied Health Professions area of study, Physician Assistant has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Radiologic Technology 158
Surgical Technology 151
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 105
Athletic Training 83
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy 77
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 66
Respiratory Care Therapy 65
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist 25
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 14
Polysomnography 8

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