Physician Assistant Programs in Arkansas: 2 Colleges and Schools
2 Arkansas schools reported physician assistant completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 70 students: 1 public, 1 private nonprofit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Arkansas · CIP 51.0912
2 schools in Arkansas graduated 70 Physician Assistants in 2024, out of 289 schools nationally. By type: 1 public, 1 private nonprofit. Credentials offered: master's (2).
The largest program is University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock with 37 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 2 Arkansas schools
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Largest programs in Arkansas
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | Little Rock | 37 |
| 2 | Harding University | Searcy | 33 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Arkansas by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock · 1 school | ||||
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | Public | master's | 37 | Website ↗ |
| Searcy · 1 school | ||||
| Harding University | Private nonprofit | master's | 33 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 2 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 2 | 70 | this page |
| Texas | 12 | 569 | Programs in Texas → |
| Tennessee | 8 | 667 | Programs in Tennessee → |
| Missouri | 5 | 363 | Programs in Missouri → |
| Louisiana | 4 | 134 | Programs in Louisiana → |
| Oklahoma | 4 | 145 | Programs in Oklahoma → |
| Mississippi | 2 | 52 | Programs in Mississippi → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Physician Assistant programs in Arkansas
- How many Physician Assistant programs are in Arkansas?
- 2 colleges and schools reported physician assistant completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 70 students.
- Which Arkansas program is the largest?
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, with 37 graduates in 2024, followed by Harding University in Searcy (33).
- Are Arkansas programs mostly public?
- 1 public, 1 private nonprofit of the 2 schools.
- What does a Physician Assistant earn in Arkansas?
- Typical Physician Assistant pay in Arkansas is $118,430 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $135,880 nationally.