These institutions also offer a post-professional doctorate (DMSc, DMS, DPA) that a PA can earn AFTER becoming a certified PA. This is NOT the entry-level degree — every ARC-PA entry-level program awards a master's. Verified from each institution's own website.
Accreditation Status
Continuing Accreditation
All PA Programs
Application Deadline
October Application Deadline
September Application Deadline
Average GPA Accepted
Average Applicant Overall GPA Accepted ≥ 3.5
CASPA Participation
CASPA Participant
CASPer
CASPer Not Required
Class Size
Class size large (> 50 Students)
Degree Type
Masters Degree
English Proficiency Exam Requirement
English Proficiency Exam Required
GRE Requirements
GRE Required
Northern Arizona University PA Program (Phoenix, AZ): 24-month Masters, 3.0 min GPA, $49,689 resident tuition, 92% 5-yr PANCE, September CASPA deadline.