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Ranking by OnlineMasters.com places FPU alongside Baylor, Pace, Pittsburgh, and others

 

ROUND ROCK, Texas (April 23, 2026) 鈥� 51福利社鈥檚 Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program in Round Rock, Texas, has been ranked by OnlineMasters.com, a leading authority on accredited online graduate education, as one of the Best Online Physician Assistant (PA) Master鈥檚 Programs for 2026.

鈥淲e are honored to be included in this ranking,鈥� said Dr. Catherine Paden, provost and vice president for academic affairs at FPU, whose undergraduate residential campus is located in Rindge, New Hampshire. 鈥淔PU鈥檚 PA Program in Round Rock, Texas prepares students with exceptional hands on, clinical training in a hybrid environment.鈥�
 
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for physician assistants is expected to grow 20 percent in the next decade, faster than average for other professions. This is attributed to the high need for medical professionals in underserved areas as well as attrition due to retirement and other factors.

FPU鈥檚 24-month hybrid MPAS program, based at the University鈥檚 graduate center in Round Rock, Texas, was established in 2024. FPU also has a 24-month hybrid MPAS program based at its graduate center in Goodyear, Arizona, and a 27-month, in-person (or 鈥渙n-ground鈥�) MPAS program located at its graduate center in Lebanon, New Hampshire. Students in the hybrid programs receive in-person, clinical training experiences at one of FPU鈥檚 Texas or Arizona hubs, or one of the University鈥檚 partner sites elsewhere in the U.S. The hybrid format allows students the benefit of completing the 24-month program without having to relocate during the pre-clinical year.

Unlike conventional rankings, OnlineMasters.com uses a rigorous, data-driven methodology designed to provide prospective graduate students with clear, practical, and career-focused insights. Each institution is evaluated using a proprietary scoring framework that measures performance across academic quality, graduation outcomes, affordability and return on investment, and student support resources. Schools selected for distinction demonstrate strong academic foundations, competitive tuition structures, meaningful student support systems, and clear career pathways for graduates. The evaluation process at OnlineMasters.com draws from trusted national data sources, including the U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, NCES College Navigator, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, College Board, and publicly available institutional disclosures. The methodology also incorporates aggregated performance indicators from established ranking organizations such as U.S. News & World Report. OnlineMasters.com focuses exclusively on accredited, nonprofit institutions offering online and hybrid master鈥檚 programs.

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