Physician Assistant Programs in Alabama: 5 Colleges and Schools
5 Alabama schools reported physician assistant completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 196 students: 2 public, 3 private nonprofit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Alabama · CIP 51.0912
5 schools in Alabama graduated 196 Physician Assistants in 2024, out of 289 schools nationally. By type: 2 public, 3 private nonprofit. Credentials offered: master's (4), bachelor's (1).
The largest program is University of South Alabama in Mobile with 59 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 5 Alabama schools
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Largest programs in Alabama
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of South Alabama | Mobile | 59 |
| 2 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | Birmingham | 56 |
| 3 | Faulkner University | Montgomery | 46 |
| 4 | Samford University | Birmingham | 35 |
| 5 | Oakwood University | Huntsville | 0 |
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All programs in Alabama by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham · 2 schools | ||||
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | Public | master's | 56 | Website ↗ |
| Samford University | Private nonprofit | master's | 35 | Website ↗ |
| Huntsville · 1 school | ||||
| Oakwood University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Mobile · 1 school | ||||
| University of South Alabama | Public | master's | 59 | Website ↗ |
| Montgomery · 1 school | ||||
| Faulkner University | Private nonprofit | master's | 46 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 5 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 5 | 196 | this page |
| Florida | 12 | 738 | Programs in Florida → |
| Tennessee | 8 | 667 | Programs in Tennessee → |
| Georgia | 6 | 292 | Programs in Georgia → |
| Mississippi | 2 | 52 | Programs in Mississippi → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Physician Assistant programs in Alabama
- How many Physician Assistant programs are in Alabama?
- 5 colleges and schools reported physician assistant completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 196 students.
- Which Alabama program is the largest?
- University of South Alabama in Mobile, with 59 graduates in 2024, followed by University of Alabama at Birmingham in Birmingham (56).
- Are Alabama programs mostly public?
- 2 public, 3 private nonprofit of the 5 schools.
- What does a Physician Assistant earn in Alabama?
- Typical Physician Assistant pay in Alabama is $104,960 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $135,880 nationally.