Physician Assistant Programs in New Jersey: 6 Colleges and Schools
6 New Jersey schools reported physician assistant completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 218 students: 2 public, 4 private nonprofit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · New Jersey · CIP 51.0912
6 schools in New Jersey graduated 218 Physician Assistants in 2024, out of 289 schools nationally. By type: 2 public, 4 private nonprofit. Credentials offered: master's (6).
The largest program is Seton Hall University in South Orange with 56 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 6 New Jersey schools
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Largest programs in New Jersey
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seton Hall University | South Orange | 56 |
| 2 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | New Brunswick | 46 |
| 3 | Saint Elizabeth University | Morristown | 36 |
| 4 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus | Madison | 33 |
| 5 | Monmouth University | West Long Branch | 29 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in New Jersey by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison · 1 school | ||||
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus | Private nonprofit | master's | 33 | Website ↗ |
| Morristown · 1 school | ||||
| Saint Elizabeth University | Private nonprofit | master's | 36 | Website ↗ |
| New Brunswick · 1 school | ||||
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | Public | master's | 46 | Website ↗ |
| South Orange · 1 school | ||||
| Seton Hall University | Private nonprofit | master's | 56 | Website ↗ |
| Union · 1 school | ||||
| Kean University | Public | master's | 18 | Website ↗ |
| West Long Branch · 1 school | ||||
| Monmouth University | Private nonprofit | master's | 29 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 6 | 218 | this page |
| Pennsylvania | 28 | 1,272 | Programs in Pennsylvania → |
| New York | 26 | 1,413 | Programs in New York → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Physician Assistant programs in New Jersey
- How many Physician Assistant programs are in New Jersey?
- 6 colleges and schools reported physician assistant completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 218 students.
- Which New Jersey program is the largest?
- Seton Hall University in South Orange, with 56 graduates in 2024, followed by Rutgers University-New Brunswick in New Brunswick (46).
- Are New Jersey programs mostly public?
- 2 public, 4 private nonprofit of the 6 schools.
- What does a Physician Assistant earn in New Jersey?
- Typical Physician Assistant pay in New Jersey is $165,690 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $135,880 nationally.