Physician Assistant Programs in Rhode Island: 2 Colleges and Schools
2 Rhode Island schools reported physician assistant completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 80 students: 2 private nonprofit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Rhode Island · CIP 51.0912
2 schools in Rhode Island graduated 80 Physician Assistants in 2024, out of 289 schools nationally. By type: 2 private nonprofit. Credentials offered: master's (2).
The largest program is Bryant University in Smithfield with 48 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 2 Rhode Island schools
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Largest programs in Rhode Island
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bryant University | Smithfield | 48 |
| 2 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Providence | 32 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Rhode Island by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence · 1 school | ||||
| Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Private nonprofit | master's | 32 | Website ↗ |
| Smithfield · 1 school | ||||
| Bryant University | Private nonprofit | master's | 48 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 2 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 2 | 80 | this page |
| Massachusetts | 8 | 484 | Programs in Massachusetts → |
| Connecticut | 6 | 280 | Programs in Connecticut → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Physician Assistant programs in Rhode Island
- How many Physician Assistant programs are in Rhode Island?
- 2 colleges and schools reported physician assistant completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 80 students.
- Which Rhode Island program is the largest?
- Bryant University in Smithfield, with 48 graduates in 2024, followed by Johnson & Wales University-Providence in Providence (32).
- Are Rhode Island programs mostly public?
- 2 private nonprofit of the 2 schools.
- What does a Physician Assistant earn in Rhode Island?
- Typical Physician Assistant pay in Rhode Island is $139,930 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $135,880 nationally.