Physician Assistant Programs in Florida: 12 Colleges and Schools
12 Florida schools reported physician assistant completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 738 students: 5 public, 5 private nonprofit, 2 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Florida · CIP 51.0912
12 schools in Florida graduated 738 Physician Assistants in 2024, out of 289 schools nationally. By type: 5 public, 5 private nonprofit, 2 private for-profit. Credentials offered: master's (12).
The largest program is Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale with 242 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 12 Florida schools
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Largest programs in Florida
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nova Southeastern University | Fort Lauderdale | 242 |
| 2 | Barry University | Miami | 98 |
| 3 | University of Florida | Gainesville | 59 |
| 4 | Florida State University | Tallahassee | 58 |
| 5 | South University-West Palm Beach | Royal Palm Beach | 50 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Florida by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa · 3 schools | ||||
| University of South Florida | Public | master's | 50 | Website ↗ |
| South University-Tampa | Private for-profit | master's | 49 | Website ↗ |
| The University of Tampa | Private nonprofit | master's | 42 | Website ↗ |
| Miami · 2 schools | ||||
| Barry University | Private nonprofit | master's | 98 | Website ↗ |
| Florida International University | Public | master's | 45 | Website ↗ |
| Fort Lauderdale · 1 school | ||||
| Nova Southeastern University | Private nonprofit | master's | 242 | Website ↗ |
| Fort Myers · 1 school | ||||
| Florida Gulf Coast University | Public | master's | 19 | Website ↗ |
| Gainesville · 1 school | ||||
| University of Florida | Public | master's | 59 | Website ↗ |
| Orlando · 1 school | ||||
| AdventHealth University | Private nonprofit | master's | 26 | Website ↗ |
| Royal Palm Beach · 1 school | ||||
| South University-West Palm Beach | Private for-profit | master's | 50 | Website ↗ |
| Tallahassee · 1 school | ||||
| Florida State University | Public | master's | 58 | Website ↗ |
| West Palm Beach · 1 school | ||||
| Palm Beach Atlantic University | Private nonprofit | master's | 0 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 12 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 12 | 738 | this page |
| Georgia | 6 | 292 | Programs in Georgia → |
| Alabama | 5 | 196 | Programs in Alabama → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Physician Assistant programs in Florida
- How many Physician Assistant programs are in Florida?
- 12 colleges and schools reported physician assistant completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 738 students.
- Which Florida program is the largest?
- Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, with 242 graduates in 2024, followed by Barry University in Miami (98).
- Are Florida programs mostly public?
- 5 public, 5 private nonprofit, 2 private for-profit of the 12 schools.
- What does a Physician Assistant earn in Florida?
- Typical Physician Assistant pay in Florida is $129,620 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $135,880 nationally.