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Physician Assistant Schools in Massachusetts

510 Physician Assistant students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Physician Assistant is the 9th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Physician Assistant Majors in Massachusetts

Physician Assistant majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 446
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 33
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 33
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 33
Bachelor’s Degree 31

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a physician assistant major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physician assistant majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
  • White: 66.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 11.8%
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Jobs for Physician Assistant Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 7,180 people employed in jobs related to a physician assistant degree, compared to 314,190 nationwide.

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Wages for Physician Assistant Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a physician assistant grad in the state is $108,700, compared to a typical salary of $108,430 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Massachusetts that offer physician assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

260 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
7,501 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#2

Springfield College

Springfield
55 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
3,068 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The student loan default rate is 6.20% which is lower than average.

#3

Tufts University

Medford
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 44% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,590 after earning their degree at this institution.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,269 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $68,458 after earning their degree at this institution. 80% of the teachers are full time.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,310 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,632 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 11% of the teachers are full time.

#6

Bay Path University

Longmeadow
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
3,224 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,435. The full-time teacher rate is 21%.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,395 Total Students

In their early career, Westfield grads earn an average salary of $43,458. 88% of students get financical aid. The 3.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,714. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,632 after earning their degree at this institution.

Physician Assistant Careers in MA

Some of the careers physician assistant majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 30% $101,400
Physician Assistants 27% $110,110

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to physician assistant.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Medical Radiologic Technology 166
Radiologic Technology 126
Athletic Training 103
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 75
Respiratory Care Therapy 66
Surgical Technology 28
Emergency Medical Technology 17
Nuclear Medical Technology 15

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