Physician Assistant Programs in Tennessee: 8 Colleges and Schools
8 Tennessee schools reported physician assistant completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 667 students: 1 public, 6 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Tennessee · CIP 51.0912
8 schools in Tennessee graduated 667 Physician Assistants in 2024, out of 289 schools nationally. By type: 1 public, 6 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit. Credentials offered: master's (8), doctorate (1).
The largest program is South College in Knoxville with 213 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 8 Tennessee schools
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Largest programs in Tennessee
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South College | Knoxville | 213 |
| 2 | Lincoln Memorial University | Harrogate | 191 |
| 3 | Christian Brothers University | Memphis | 64 |
| 4 | Trevecca Nazarene University | Nashville | 51 |
| 5 | Bethel University | McKenzie | 50 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Tennessee by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis · 2 schools | ||||
| Christian Brothers University | Private nonprofit | master's | 64 | Website ↗ |
| The University of Tennessee Health Science Center | Public | master's | 26 | Website ↗ |
| Nashville · 2 schools | ||||
| Trevecca Nazarene University | Private nonprofit | master's | 51 | Website ↗ |
| Lipscomb University | Private nonprofit | master's | 45 | Website ↗ |
| Harrogate · 1 school | ||||
| Lincoln Memorial University | Private nonprofit | master's, doctorate | 191 | Website ↗ |
| Knoxville · 1 school | ||||
| South College | Private for-profit | master's | 213 | Website ↗ |
| McKenzie · 1 school | ||||
| Bethel University | Private nonprofit | master's | 50 | Website ↗ |
| Milligan · 1 school | ||||
| Milligan University | Private nonprofit | master's | 27 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 8 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 8 | 667 | this page |
| North Carolina | 14 | 494 | Programs in North Carolina → |
| Virginia | 9 | 828 | Programs in Virginia → |
| Georgia | 6 | 292 | Programs in Georgia → |
| Missouri | 5 | 363 | Programs in Missouri → |
| Alabama | 5 | 196 | Programs in Alabama → |
| Kentucky | 3 | 201 | Programs in Kentucky → |
| Mississippi | 2 | 52 | Programs in Mississippi → |
| Arkansas | 2 | 70 | Programs in Arkansas → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Physician Assistant programs in Tennessee
- How many Physician Assistant programs are in Tennessee?
- 8 colleges and schools reported physician assistant completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 667 students.
- Which Tennessee program is the largest?
- South College in Knoxville, with 213 graduates in 2024, followed by Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate (191).
- Are Tennessee programs mostly public?
- 1 public, 6 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit of the 8 schools.
- What does a Physician Assistant earn in Tennessee?
- Typical Physician Assistant pay in Tennessee is $118,240 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $135,880 nationally.