Physician Assistant Programs in Iowa: 5 Colleges and Schools
5 Iowa schools reported physician assistant completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 180 students: 1 public, 4 private nonprofit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Iowa · CIP 51.0912
5 schools in Iowa graduated 180 Physician Assistants in 2024, out of 289 schools nationally. By type: 1 public, 4 private nonprofit. Credentials offered: master's (5), certificate (1).
The largest program is University of Iowa in Iowa City with 50 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 5 Iowa schools
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Largest programs in Iowa
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Iowa | Iowa City | 50 |
| 2 | Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center | West Des Moines | 47 |
| 3 | Saint Ambrose University | Davenport | 31 |
| 4 | Northwestern College | Orange City | 29 |
| 5 | University of Dubuque | Dubuque | 23 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Iowa by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport · 1 school | ||||
| Saint Ambrose University | Private nonprofit | master's | 31 | Website ↗ |
| Dubuque · 1 school | ||||
| University of Dubuque | Private nonprofit | master's | 23 | Website ↗ |
| Iowa City · 1 school | ||||
| University of Iowa | Public | master's, certificate | 50 | Website ↗ |
| Orange City · 1 school | ||||
| Northwestern College | Private nonprofit | master's | 29 | Website ↗ |
| West Des Moines · 1 school | ||||
| Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center | Private nonprofit | master's | 47 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 5 | 180 | this page |
| Illinois | 9 | 379 | Programs in Illinois → |
| Minnesota | 6 | 159 | Programs in Minnesota → |
| Missouri | 5 | 363 | Programs in Missouri → |
| Wisconsin | 5 | 146 | Programs in Wisconsin → |
| Nebraska | 4 | 148 | Programs in Nebraska → |
| South Dakota | 1 | 24 | Programs in South Dakota → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Physician Assistant programs in Iowa
- How many Physician Assistant programs are in Iowa?
- 5 colleges and schools reported physician assistant completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 180 students.
- Which Iowa program is the largest?
- University of Iowa in Iowa City, with 50 graduates in 2024, followed by Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center in West Des Moines (47).
- Are Iowa programs mostly public?
- 1 public, 4 private nonprofit of the 5 schools.
- What does a Physician Assistant earn in Iowa?
- Typical Physician Assistant pay in Iowa is $134,770 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $135,880 nationally.