Founded in 1836, Atlanta, Georgia’s Emory University is tied to the largest healthcare system in the state — Emory Healthcare, which features seven hospitals. It’s no surprise that the Emory School of Medicine’s Physician Assistant programs are universally acclaimed! The school features two graduate options — a Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Degree and a Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Degree and Master of Public Health Dual Degree. The latter prepares graduates to work in such areas:
There are also undergrad medical degree options that may serve as a foundation for a PA master’s degree.
Located in Macon, Georgia, Mercer University has been producing high-achieving alumni since opening its doors in 1837. The institution’s College of Health Professions has a few exciting options for PA studies, including a 28-month Master of Medical Science (MMSc) offered at the Atlanta campus or a combined MMSc/Master of Public Health.
There are also two Accelerated Special Consideration Programs for Physician Assistant paths — one leading to a BS in Health Sciences and the other a BS in Public Health. Both allow students to proceed from their BS to a Master of Medical Science in about six years. Mercer also offered numerous online courses and programs related to healthcare.
Augusta University offers 1 Physician Assistant degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2022, 43 Physician Assistant students graduated with students earning 43 Master's degrees.
Brenau University offers 1 Physician Assistant degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a small city.
South University-Savannah offers 1 Physician Assistant degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2022, 69 Physician Assistant students graduated with students earning 69 Master's degrees.
Morehouse School of Medicine offers 1 Physician Assistant degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 19 Physician Assistant students graduated with students earning 19 Master's degrees.
School | Average Tuition | Student Teacher Ratio | Enrolled Students | |
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Emory University Atlanta, GA | 14 : 1 | 14,841 | ||
Mercer University Macon, GA | 22 : 1 | 8,889 | ||
Augusta University Augusta, GA | 19 : 1 | 9,140 | ||
Brenau University Gainesville, GA | 19 : 1 | 2,704 | ||
South University-Savannah Savannah, GA | 28 : 1 | 722 |