Physician Assistant Master’s Degrees
There are 262 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Physician Assistant.
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Education Levels of Physician Assistant Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 13,046 students earned theirPhysician Assistant majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Physician Assistant at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 30 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 311 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 12,047 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 658 |
Earnings of Physician Assistant Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Physician Assistant of $61,295 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,845 |
| 4 years | $61,295 |
| 5 years | $69,015 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Physician Assistant students with their master’s degree.
Most Popular Physician Assistant Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 289 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Physician Assistant. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Lynchburg tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Physician Assistant majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 440 people received their master's degree in Physician Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Nova Southeastern University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physician Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 242 people received their master's degree in Physician Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
A T Still University of Health Sciences comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physician Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 236 people received their master's degree in Physician Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
South College is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 213 master's degrees in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
MCPHS University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physician Assistant. This school awarded 204 master's degrees in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lincoln Memorial University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physician Assistant. This school awarded 191 master's degrees in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Touro University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physician Assistant. This school awarded 188 master's degrees in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physician Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their master's degree in Physician Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physician Assistant. This school awarded 156 master's degrees in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Shenandoah University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physician Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their master's degree in Physician Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Thomas Jefferson University is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 121 master's degrees in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hofstra University is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 115 master's degrees in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physician Assistant. This school awarded 115 master's degrees in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pace University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physician Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their master's degree in Physician Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Barry University is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 98 master's degrees in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Medical University of South Carolina comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physician Assistant. This school awarded 96 master's degrees in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Midwestern University-Glendale is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 95 master's degrees in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Sullivan University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physician Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their master's degree in Physician Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 90 master's degrees in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western University of Health Sciences is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 90 master's degrees in Physician Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Physician Assistant that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 29,337 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 11,777 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | 7,626 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 6,686 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 4,111 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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