Physician Assistant Programs in Michigan: 9 Colleges and Schools
9 Michigan schools reported physician assistant completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 348 students: 6 public, 3 private nonprofit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Michigan · CIP 51.0912
9 schools in Michigan graduated 348 Physician Assistants in 2024, out of 289 schools nationally. By type: 6 public, 3 private nonprofit. Credentials offered: master's (9), bachelor's (1).
The largest program is University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit with 61 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 9 Michigan schools
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Largest programs in Michigan
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Detroit Mercy | Detroit | 61 |
| 2 | Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo | 56 |
| 3 | Wayne State University | Detroit | 46 |
| 4 | Grand Valley State University | Allendale | 45 |
| 5 | University of Michigan-Flint | Flint | 43 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Michigan by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit · 2 schools | ||||
| University of Detroit Mercy | Private nonprofit | master's | 61 | Website ↗ |
| Wayne State University | Public | master's | 46 | Website ↗ |
| Allendale · 1 school | ||||
| Grand Valley State University | Public | master's | 45 | Website ↗ |
| Ann Arbor · 1 school | ||||
| Concordia University Ann Arbor | Private nonprofit | master's | 31 | Website ↗ |
| Flint · 1 school | ||||
| University of Michigan-Flint | Public | master's | 43 | Website ↗ |
| Kalamazoo · 1 school | ||||
| Western Michigan University | Public | bachelor's, master's | 56 | Website ↗ |
| Mount Pleasant · 1 school | ||||
| Central Michigan University | Public | master's | 37 | Website ↗ |
| Southfield · 1 school | ||||
| Lawrence Technological University | Private nonprofit | master's | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Ypsilanti · 1 school | ||||
| Eastern Michigan University | Public | master's | 29 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 9 | 348 | this page |
| Ohio | 15 | 490 | Programs in Ohio → |
| Indiana | 8 | 283 | Programs in Indiana → |
| Wisconsin | 5 | 146 | Programs in Wisconsin → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Physician Assistant programs in Michigan
- How many Physician Assistant programs are in Michigan?
- 9 colleges and schools reported physician assistant completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 348 students.
- Which Michigan program is the largest?
- University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit, with 61 graduates in 2024, followed by Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo (56).
- Are Michigan programs mostly public?
- Yes: 6 public, 3 private nonprofit of the 9 schools.
- What does a Physician Assistant earn in Michigan?
- Typical Physician Assistant pay in Michigan is $131,510 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $135,880 nationally.