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: 242
| Highest Credential Awarded by institution upon completion: | |
|---|---|
| Associate | 1 |
| Baccalaureate (BA/BS) | 2 |
| Masters (professional or graduate school) | 239 |
Graphic Displays
A graphic display of the number of accredited programs over time may be found here as of March 2019.
A graphic display of projected growth as of March 2019 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.