Physician Assistant Programs in Illinois: 9 Colleges and Schools
9 Illinois schools reported physician assistant completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 379 students: 1 public, 7 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Illinois · CIP 51.0912
9 schools in Illinois graduated 379 Physician Assistants in 2024, out of 289 schools nationally. By type: 1 public, 7 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit. Credentials offered: master's (9), bachelor's (1), doctorate (1), certificate (1).
The largest program is Midwestern University-Downers Grove in Downers Grove with 82 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 9 Illinois schools
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Largest programs in Illinois
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midwestern University-Downers Grove | Downers Grove | 82 |
| 2 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | Carbondale | 76 |
| 3 | Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science | North Chicago | 60 |
| 4 | University of St Francis | Joliet | 37 |
| 5 | Northwestern University | Evanston | 35 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Illinois by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison · 1 school | ||||
| Chamberlain University-Illinois | Private for-profit | master's | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Carbondale · 1 school | ||||
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | Public | bachelor's, master's, doctorate | 76 | Website ↗ |
| Chicago · 1 school | ||||
| Rush University | Private nonprofit | master's | 30 | Website ↗ |
| Downers Grove · 1 school | ||||
| Midwestern University-Downers Grove | Private nonprofit | master's | 82 | Website ↗ |
| Evanston · 1 school | ||||
| Northwestern University | Private nonprofit | certificate, master's | 35 | Website ↗ |
| Joliet · 1 school | ||||
| University of St Francis | Private nonprofit | master's | 37 | Website ↗ |
| Naperville · 1 school | ||||
| North Central College | Private nonprofit | master's | 31 | Website ↗ |
| North Chicago · 1 school | ||||
| Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science | Private nonprofit | master's | 60 | Website ↗ |
| River Forest · 1 school | ||||
| Dominican University | Private nonprofit | master's | 28 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 9 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 9 | 379 | this page |
| Indiana | 8 | 283 | Programs in Indiana → |
| Iowa | 5 | 180 | Programs in Iowa → |
| Missouri | 5 | 363 | Programs in Missouri → |
| Wisconsin | 5 | 146 | Programs in Wisconsin → |
| Kentucky | 3 | 201 | Programs in Kentucky → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Physician Assistant programs in Illinois
- How many Physician Assistant programs are in Illinois?
- 9 colleges and schools reported physician assistant completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 379 students.
- Which Illinois program is the largest?
- Midwestern University-Downers Grove in Downers Grove, with 82 graduates in 2024, followed by Southern Illinois University-Carbondale in Carbondale (76).
- Are Illinois programs mostly public?
- 1 public, 7 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit of the 9 schools.
- What does a Physician Assistant earn in Illinois?
- Typical Physician Assistant pay in Illinois is $131,950 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $135,880 nationally.