Physician Assistant Programs in South Carolina: 5 Colleges and Schools
5 South Carolina schools reported physician assistant completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 220 students: 2 public, 3 private nonprofit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · South Carolina · CIP 51.0912
5 schools in South Carolina graduated 220 Physician Assistants in 2024, out of 289 schools nationally. By type: 2 public, 3 private nonprofit. Credentials offered: master's (5).
The largest program is Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston with 96 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 5 South Carolina schools
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Largest programs in South Carolina
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical University of South Carolina | Charleston | 96 |
| 2 | Presbyterian College | Clinton | 35 |
| 3 | Charleston Southern University | Charleston | 33 |
| 4 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | Columbia | 29 |
| 5 | North Greenville University | Tigerville | 27 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in South Carolina by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston · 2 schools | ||||
| Medical University of South Carolina | Public | master's | 96 | Website ↗ |
| Charleston Southern University | Private nonprofit | master's | 33 | Website ↗ |
| Clinton · 1 school | ||||
| Presbyterian College | Private nonprofit | master's | 35 | Website ↗ |
| Columbia · 1 school | ||||
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | Public | master's | 29 | Website ↗ |
| Tigerville · 1 school | ||||
| North Greenville University | Private nonprofit | master's | 27 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 5 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 5 | 220 | this page |
| North Carolina | 14 | 494 | Programs in North Carolina → |
| Georgia | 6 | 292 | Programs in Georgia → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Physician Assistant programs in South Carolina
- How many Physician Assistant programs are in South Carolina?
- 5 colleges and schools reported physician assistant completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 220 students.
- Which South Carolina program is the largest?
- Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, with 96 graduates in 2024, followed by Presbyterian College in Clinton (35).
- Are South Carolina programs mostly public?
- 2 public, 3 private nonprofit of the 5 schools.
- What does a Physician Assistant earn in South Carolina?
- Typical Physician Assistant pay in South Carolina is $122,490 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $135,880 nationally.