When considering a career as a physician assistant, it is useful to consider the time commitment you will need to make in order to meet the requirements to become licensed in the field. Physician assistant programs can vary in length and can in general take anywhere from two to three and a half years to complete.
Looking to get your physician assistant degree in as timely a manner as possible? The following accredited physician assistant programs take just 24 months to complete, according to the Physician Assistant Education Association. A few of these programs even have part time options available, which may be of interest to individuals looking to maximize flexibility.
Last Updated: 9/28/20
| Program | State | Time to Complete | Part Time Option? |
| A.T. Still University | AZ | 24 months | No |
| Baldwin Wallace University | OH | 24 months | No |
| Bay Path University | MA | 24 months | No |
| Butler University | IN | 24 months | No |
| California Baptist University | CA | 24 months | No |
| Campbell University | NC | 24 months | No |
| Carroll University | WI | 24 months | No |
| Chapman University | CA | 24 months | No |
| Charleston Southern University | SC | 24 months | No |
| Chatham University | PA | 24 months | No |
| College of Saint Mary | NE | 24 months | No |
| DeSales University | PA | 24 months | No |
| Dominican University | IL | 24 months | No |
| Duke University Medical Center | NC | 24 months | No |
| Eastern Michigan University | MI | 24 months | No |
| Elon University | NC | 24 months | No |
| Franklin Pierce University | NH | 24 months | No |
| Frostburg State University | MD | 24 months | No |
| Gannon University Ruskin | FL | 24 months | No |
| George Washington University | DC | 24 months | No |
| Idaho State University | ID | 24 months | No |
| Johnson and Wales University | RI | 24 months | No |
| Keiser University | FL | 24 months | No |
| King’s College | PA | 24 months | No |
| Le Moyne College | NY | 24 months | No |
| Lock Haven University | PA | 24 months | No |
| Loma Linda University | CA | 24 months | No |
| Marist College | NY | 24 months | No |
| Marywood University | PA | 24 months | No |
| Mayo Clinic | MN | 24 months | No |
| MCPHS Worcester | MA | 24 months | No |
| Mercyhurst University | PA | 24 months | No |
| Midwestern University | IL | 24 months | No |
| Midwestern University Glendale | AZ | 24 months | No |
| Missouri State University | MO | 24 months | No |
| North Greenville University | SC | 24 months | No |
| Northeastern State University | OK | 24 months | No |
| Northeastern University | MA | 24 months | No |
| Northern Arizona University | AZ | 24 months | No |
| Northwestern University | IL | 24 months | No |
| Penn State University | PA | 24 months | No |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | PA | 24 months | No |
| Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine | IL | 24 months | No |
| Saint Francis University | PA | 24 months | No |
| Slippery Rock University | PA | 24 months | No |
| Stony Brook University | NY | 24 months | No |
| Sullivan University | KY | 24 months | No |
| University of Detroit Mercy | MI | 24 months | Yes |
| University of Florida | FL | 24 months | No |
| University of New England | ME | 24 months | No |
| University of North Carolina | NC | 24 months | No |
| University of North Dakota | ND | 24 months | No |
| University of Pittsburgh | PA | 24 months | No |
| University of South Dakota | SD | 24 months | No |
| University of South Florida | FL | 24 months | No |
| University of Tennessee Health Science Center (Memphis) | TN | 24 months | No |
| University of Wisconsin – La Crosse | WI | 24 months | No |
| University of Wisconsin – Madison | WI | 24 months | Yes |
| Wake Forest University (Bowman Gray) | NC | 24 months | No |
| Wayne State University | MI | 24 months | No |
| West Liberty University | WV | 24 months | No |
| Western Michigan University | MI | 24 months | No |
| Western University of Health Sciences | CA | 24 months | No |
| Westfield State University | MA | 24 months | No |