Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between best Physician Assistant schools. By school type, there are 5 public and 4 private schools in best Physician Assistant schools. By school level, all 9 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
| Rank | Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke University | Durham, NC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 2 | University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 2 | University of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 4 | Emory University | Atlanta, GA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 4 | George Washington University | Washington, DC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 6 | Baylor College of Medicine | Houston, TX | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate |
| 6 | Oregon Health & Science University | Portland, OR | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 8 | University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center | Dallas, TX | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 8 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | Seattle, WA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of best Physician Assistant schools is $26,525 for State residents and $39,465 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 50.50% and graduation rate is 82.00%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke University | $60,244 | 6% | 96% | 6:1 | 16,172 |
| 2 | University of Iowa | $9,942 / $31,905 | 86% | 72% | 16:1 | 30,318 |
| 2 | University of Utah | $8,893 / $28,345 | 95% | 67% | 17:1 | 33,081 |
| 4 | Emory University | $55,468 | 13% | 90% | 9:1 | 13,997 |
| 4 | George Washington University | $59,870 | 50% | 85% | 13:1 | 27,017 |
| 6 | Baylor College of Medicine | - | - | - | - | 1,607 |
| 6 | Oregon Health & Science University | $21,347 / $33,407 | - | - | 10:1 | 3,035 |
| 8 | University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center | $5,706 / $6,576 | - | - | - | 2,299 |
| 8 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $12,076 / $39,906 | 53% | 82% | 20:1 | 48,149 |
| Average | $26,525 / $39,465 | 50.50% | 82.00% | 13.00:1 | 19,519 | |
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