Physician Assistant Programs in Virginia: 9 Colleges and Schools
9 Virginia schools reported physician assistant completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 828 students: 3 public, 5 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Virginia · CIP 51.0912
9 schools in Virginia graduated 828 Physician Assistants in 2024, out of 289 schools nationally. By type: 3 public, 5 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit. Credentials offered: master's (9), doctorate (3), certificate (1).
The largest program is University of Lynchburg in Lynchburg with 440 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 9 Virginia schools
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Largest programs in Virginia
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Lynchburg | Lynchburg | 440 |
| 2 | Shenandoah University | Winchester | 130 |
| 3 | Eastern Virginia Medical School | Norfolk | 83 |
| 4 | Radford University | Radford | 40 |
| 5 | Mary Baldwin University | Staunton | 38 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Virginia by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland · 1 school | ||||
| Randolph-Macon College | Private nonprofit | master's | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Emory · 1 school | ||||
| Emory & Henry University | Private nonprofit | master's | 31 | Website ↗ |
| Glen Allen · 1 school | ||||
| South University-Richmond | Private for-profit | master's | 34 | Website ↗ |
| Harrisonburg · 1 school | ||||
| James Madison University | Public | master's | 32 | Website ↗ |
| Lynchburg · 1 school | ||||
| University of Lynchburg | Private nonprofit | master's, certificate, doctorate | 440 | Website ↗ |
| Norfolk · 1 school | ||||
| Eastern Virginia Medical School | Public | master's, doctorate | 83 | Website ↗ |
| Radford · 1 school | ||||
| Radford University | Public | master's | 40 | Website ↗ |
| Staunton · 1 school | ||||
| Mary Baldwin University | Private nonprofit | master's | 38 | Website ↗ |
| Winchester · 1 school | ||||
| Shenandoah University | Private nonprofit | master's, doctorate | 130 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 9 | 828 | this page |
| North Carolina | 14 | 494 | Programs in North Carolina → |
| Tennessee | 8 | 667 | Programs in Tennessee → |
| Maryland | 7 | 142 | Programs in Maryland → |
| West Virginia | 4 | 102 | Programs in West Virginia → |
| Kentucky | 3 | 201 | Programs in Kentucky → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Physician Assistant programs in Virginia
- How many Physician Assistant programs are in Virginia?
- 9 colleges and schools reported physician assistant completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 828 students.
- Which Virginia program is the largest?
- University of Lynchburg in Lynchburg, with 440 graduates in 2024, followed by Shenandoah University in Winchester (130).
- Are Virginia programs mostly public?
- 3 public, 5 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit of the 9 schools.
- What does a Physician Assistant earn in Virginia?
- Typical Physician Assistant pay in Virginia is $135,940 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $135,880 nationally.