Physician Assistant Programs in Massachusetts: 8 Colleges and Schools
8 Massachusetts schools reported physician assistant completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 484 students: 1 public, 7 private nonprofit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Massachusetts · CIP 51.0912
8 schools in Massachusetts graduated 484 Physician Assistants in 2024, out of 289 schools nationally. By type: 1 public, 7 private nonprofit. Credentials offered: master's (8), doctorate (1), bachelor's (1).
The largest program is MCPHS University in Boston with 204 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 8 Massachusetts schools
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Largest programs in Massachusetts
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MCPHS University | Boston | 204 |
| 2 | Springfield College | Springfield | 58 |
| 3 | Northeastern University | Boston | 50 |
| 4 | Bay Path University | Longmeadow | 49 |
| 5 | Tufts University | Medford | 48 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Massachusetts by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston · 4 schools | ||||
| MCPHS University | Private nonprofit | master's, doctorate | 204 | Website ↗ |
| Northeastern University | Private nonprofit | master's | 50 | Website ↗ |
| MGH Institute of Health Professions | Private nonprofit | master's | 45 | Website ↗ |
| Northeastern University Professional Programs | Private nonprofit | master's | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Longmeadow · 1 school | ||||
| Bay Path University | Private nonprofit | master's | 49 | Website ↗ |
| Medford · 1 school | ||||
| Tufts University | Private nonprofit | master's | 48 | Website ↗ |
| Springfield · 1 school | ||||
| Springfield College | Private nonprofit | bachelor's, master's | 58 | Website ↗ |
| Westfield · 1 school | ||||
| Westfield State University | Public | master's | 30 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 8 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 8 | 484 | this page |
| New York | 26 | 1,413 | Programs in New York → |
| Connecticut | 6 | 280 | Programs in Connecticut → |
| Rhode Island | 2 | 80 | Programs in Rhode Island → |
| New Hampshire | 1 | 22 | Programs in New Hampshire → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Physician Assistant programs in Massachusetts
- How many Physician Assistant programs are in Massachusetts?
- 8 colleges and schools reported physician assistant completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 484 students.
- Which Massachusetts program is the largest?
- MCPHS University in Boston, with 204 graduates in 2024, followed by Springfield College in Springfield (58).
- Are Massachusetts programs mostly public?
- 1 public, 7 private nonprofit of the 8 schools.
- What does a Physician Assistant earn in Massachusetts?
- Typical Physician Assistant pay in Massachusetts is $142,410 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $135,880 nationally.