Physician Assistant Programs in Colorado: 4 Colleges and Schools
4 Colorado schools reported physician assistant completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 134 students: 3 public, 1 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Colorado · CIP 51.0912
4 schools in Colorado graduated 134 Physician Assistants in 2024, out of 289 schools nationally. By type: 3 public, 1 private for-profit. Credentials offered: master's (4).
The largest program is University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus in Denver with 43 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 4 Colorado schools
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Largest programs in Colorado
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | Denver | 43 |
| 2 | Rocky Vista University | Parker | 33 |
| 3 | Red Rocks Community College | Lakewood | 31 |
| 4 | Colorado Mesa University | Grand Junction | 27 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Colorado by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver · 1 school | ||||
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | Public | master's | 43 | Website ↗ |
| Grand Junction · 1 school | ||||
| Colorado Mesa University | Public | master's | 27 | Website ↗ |
| Lakewood · 1 school | ||||
| Red Rocks Community College | Public | master's | 31 | Website ↗ |
| Parker · 1 school | ||||
| Rocky Vista University | Private for-profit | master's | 33 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 4 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 4 | 134 | this page |
| Nebraska | 4 | 148 | Programs in Nebraska → |
| Oklahoma | 4 | 145 | Programs in Oklahoma → |
| Arizona | 3 | 152 | Programs in Arizona → |
| Kansas | 3 | 84 | Programs in Kansas → |
| Utah | 3 | 140 | Programs in Utah → |
| New Mexico | 1 | 22 | Programs in New Mexico → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Physician Assistant programs in Colorado
- How many Physician Assistant programs are in Colorado?
- 4 colleges and schools reported physician assistant completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 134 students.
- Which Colorado program is the largest?
- University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus in Denver, with 43 graduates in 2024, followed by Rocky Vista University in Parker (33).
- Are Colorado programs mostly public?
- Yes: 3 public, 1 private for-profit of the 4 schools.
- What does a Physician Assistant earn in Colorado?
- Typical Physician Assistant pay in Colorado is $134,540 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $135,880 nationally.