Physician Assistant Master’s Degrees
There are 262 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Physician Assistant. This degree is more popular with female students, and about34% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.5% of Physician Assistant graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Physician Assistant Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 13,046 degrees were awarded toPhysician 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.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Physician Assistant. About 78.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,589 |
| Women | 9,431 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Physician Assistant graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,835 | 65.2% |
| Asian | 1,411 | 11.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,179 | 9.8% |
| Black or African American | 484 | 4.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 31 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 387 | 3.2% |
| Race Unknown | 622 | 5.2% |
| International Students | 56 | 0.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.5% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
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:
The most popular school in the United States for Physician Assistant students seeking a master's degree is University of Lynchburg. This school awarded 440 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.
Nova Southeastern University is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 242 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.
A T Still University of Health Sciences is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their master's degree. 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 comes in at #4 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, 213 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.
MCPHS University is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their master's degree. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 191 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.
Touro University comes in at #7 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, 188 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.
Duke University is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 180 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.
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 comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physician Assistant. This school awarded 121 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.
Hofstra University comes in at #12 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, 115 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.
Yale University is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 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.
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. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Barry University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physician Assistant. 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. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physician Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Midwestern University-Glendale comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physician Assistant. 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 is a popular choice for Physician Assistant majors seeking their master's degree. 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 comes in at #19 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, 90 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.
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 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 7,272 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 6,686 |
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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