After each ARC-PA meeting, the ARC-PA updates data on the number of programs, credentials awarded and the number of programs over time.
Total Number of Accredited PA Programs: 260
| Highest Credential Awarded by institution upon completion: | |
|---|---|
| Baccalaureate (BA/BS) | 3 |
| Masters (professional or graduate school) | 257 |
Graphic Displays
A graphic display of the number of accredited programs over time thru June 2020 may be found here.
A graphic display of projected growth as of July 1, 2020 is available here. The red line represents current accreditation-continuing programs, the blue line represents current accreditation-provisional programs and the purple line represents projected new programs.