Physician Assistant Programs in Maryland: 7 Colleges and Schools
7 Maryland schools reported physician assistant completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 142 students: 6 public, 1 private nonprofit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Maryland · CIP 51.0912
7 schools in Maryland graduated 142 Physician Assistants in 2024, out of 289 schools nationally. By type: 6 public, 1 private nonprofit. Credentials offered: master's (5), certificate (2), bachelor's (1).
The largest program is University of Maryland, Baltimore in Baltimore with 50 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 7 Maryland schools
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Largest programs in Maryland
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Maryland, Baltimore | Baltimore | 50 |
| 2 | Towson University | Towson | 30 |
| 3 | Community College of Baltimore County | Baltimore | 29 |
| 4 | University of Maryland Eastern Shore | Princess Anne | 17 |
| 5 | Frostburg State University | Frostburg | 16 |
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All programs in Maryland by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore · 3 schools | ||||
| University of Maryland, Baltimore | Public | master's | 50 | Website ↗ |
| Community College of Baltimore County | Public | certificate | 29 | Website ↗ |
| Notre Dame of Maryland University | Private nonprofit | master's | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Arnold · 1 school | ||||
| Anne Arundel Community College | Public | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Frostburg · 1 school | ||||
| Frostburg State University | Public | master's | 16 | Website ↗ |
| Princess Anne · 1 school | ||||
| University of Maryland Eastern Shore | Public | bachelor's, master's | 17 | Website ↗ |
| Towson · 1 school | ||||
| Towson University | Public | master's | 30 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 7 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 7 | 142 | this page |
| Pennsylvania | 28 | 1,272 | Programs in Pennsylvania → |
| Virginia | 9 | 828 | Programs in Virginia → |
| West Virginia | 4 | 102 | Programs in West Virginia → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Physician Assistant programs in Maryland
- How many Physician Assistant programs are in Maryland?
- 7 colleges and schools reported physician assistant completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 142 students.
- Which Maryland program is the largest?
- University of Maryland, Baltimore in Baltimore, with 50 graduates in 2024, followed by Towson University in Towson (30).
- Are Maryland programs mostly public?
- Yes: 6 public, 1 private nonprofit of the 7 schools.
- What does a Physician Assistant earn in Maryland?
- Typical Physician Assistant pay in Maryland is $137,560 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $135,880 nationally.