Physician Assistant Programs in Georgia: 6 Colleges and Schools
6 Georgia schools reported physician assistant completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 292 students: 1 public, 4 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Georgia · CIP 51.0912
6 schools in Georgia graduated 292 Physician Assistants in 2024, out of 289 schools nationally. By type: 1 public, 4 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit. Credentials offered: master's (6).
The largest program is South University-Savannah in Savannah with 71 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 6 Georgia schools
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Largest programs in Georgia
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South University-Savannah | Savannah | 71 |
| 2 | Mercer University | Macon | 67 |
| 3 | Emory University | Atlanta | 50 |
| 4 | Augusta University | Augusta | 39 |
| 5 | Brenau University | Gainesville | 33 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Georgia by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta · 2 schools | ||||
| Emory University | Private nonprofit | master's | 50 | Website ↗ |
| Morehouse School of Medicine | Private nonprofit | master's | 32 | Website ↗ |
| Augusta · 1 school | ||||
| Augusta University | Public | master's | 39 | Website ↗ |
| Gainesville · 1 school | ||||
| Brenau University | Private nonprofit | master's | 33 | Website ↗ |
| Macon · 1 school | ||||
| Mercer University | Private nonprofit | master's | 67 | Website ↗ |
| Savannah · 1 school | ||||
| South University-Savannah | Private for-profit | master's | 71 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 6 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 6 | 292 | this page |
| North Carolina | 14 | 494 | Programs in North Carolina → |
| Florida | 12 | 738 | Programs in Florida → |
| Tennessee | 8 | 667 | Programs in Tennessee → |
| Alabama | 5 | 196 | Programs in Alabama → |
| South Carolina | 5 | 220 | Programs in South Carolina → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Physician Assistant programs in Georgia
- How many Physician Assistant programs are in Georgia?
- 6 colleges and schools reported physician assistant completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 292 students.
- Which Georgia program is the largest?
- South University-Savannah in Savannah, with 71 graduates in 2024, followed by Mercer University in Macon (67).
- Are Georgia programs mostly public?
- 1 public, 4 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit of the 6 schools.
- What does a Physician Assistant earn in Georgia?
- Typical Physician Assistant pay in Georgia is $115,390 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $135,880 nationally.