Physician Assistant Master's Degree Completion Program, MS
Earn your degree quickly and efficiently. Our fully online Physician Assistant Master's program allows those who are certified PAs with an undergraduate degree to earn their physician assistant master’s degree, with a flexible online format that allows you to continue working.
Online
30 Credits
1 Year, Full-Time and Part-Time
Asynchronous
Spring
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A Flexible Program Suited for Your Goals
Pace’s Physician Assistant Master’s Degree Completion program offered by the College of Health Professions allows you to build on your professional experience and achieve your terminal degree in a flexible way that suits your schedule. You'll be equipped with the evidence-based knowledge and advanced skills to further your career and provide patient-centered care gained through integrated interprofessional training experiences.
Graduates of this program are prepared to make a difference as specialized physician assistants employed in a variety of settings which include nursing homes, hospitals, private care facilities, and universities.
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(Source: U.S. News & World Report, 2024)
median salary for physician assistants
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job growth from 2023–2033
(Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Curriculum
Gain expanded professional skills through course work in epidemiology, health promotion, evidence-based medicine, research methods, and leadership.
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Careers
Graduates from our physician assistant master's degree completion program become efficient healthcare professionals that can work in various fields within the medical industry such as family medicine, emergency medicine, pharmaceuticals, general practice, and much more. As a Pace student, you'll have the opportunity to work with our robust career services team to determine the career path right for you.
Our graduates are prepared for jobs like:
- Primary Care and Family Medicine
- Surgical PA
- Emergency Medicine
- Internal Medicine and Hospitalist PA
- Pediatric PA
- Research PA
- Academic and Education Roles
- Healthcare Administration
- Telemedicine
- Public Health and Policy
International Career Success Program
The INSPIRE Program (International Student Professional Readiness Program) is a badged internship and career success program exclusive to Pace. Year after year, this one-of-a-kind program empowers international students to achieve results in obtaining internships, jobs, and salary outcomes. Domestic students, we have an equivalent program for you called ASPIRE.
Where Pace Graduates are Employed
- Mount Sinai
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
- NewYork-Presbyterian
- NYU Langone Hospital
- New York Gastroenterology
- Lenox Hill Hospital
- New York Sports and Joints
Admission and Financial Aid
You're ready for a new level of success—whether it's advancing in your current field or launching a new career. Pace is with you every step of the way, providing a world-class education and the skills your industry will be looking for far into the future.
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- A personal statement explaining to the Graduate Admission Committee why you would like to pursue the program of graduate study you have chosen. Additional information regarding your academic performance, as well as professional experience, may also be included in the supplement.
- A resume or outline describing at least the past five years of your employment history and any significant community, professional, or college extracurricular activities.
- Applicants need 2 letters of recommendation. Letters should be from academic or professional references that can knowledgeably comment on your ability to successfully complete graduate study. Include recognitions and achievements (e.g. licenses, publications, and awards).
- All Official Transcripts: Transcripts from every accredited college or university attended (not just the degree granting institution) must be sent either to Pace University, directly from the academic institution electronically or by mail, or forwarded by the applicant in sealed envelopes from the academic institution.
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Total cost of program: $10,215
*Tuition based on current year and subject to change. -
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Make an appointment to meet with you admission counselor.
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Pace has many internal scholarships and awards to help its students meet their college expenses. Some Pace assistance is meant specifically for College of Health Professions undergraduate and graduate students.
Learn more about CHP-specific scholarships and how to apply.
Contact Us
Admission Contact
Christopher Angiolino
Graduate Admission Counselor
Phone: (914) 773-3036
Email: cangiolino@pace.edu