PA Schools by State: Complete 2026 Guide
Every accredited PA program organized by state — prerequisites, GPA benchmarks, patient care hours, and application strategy. Written by a physician who has guided hundreds of pre-PA students to acceptance.
There are more than 300 ARC-PA accredited PA programs across the United States. Requirements vary significantly by state and program — GPA benchmarks, patient care hour minimums, prerequisite courses, and application systems all differ. This directory links to physician-written, state-specific guides covering every major PA program in each region.
Each state guide includes a full program list, prerequisite breakdown, patient care hour strategy, and a complete application strategy written by Dr. Mario Tomei, MD, MBA, MHA, CHSE. For national requirements and benchmarks, see the PA school requirements guide.
Northeast
New York City
10+ programsNew Jersey
8+ programsConnecticut
4+ programsPennsylvania
12+ programsBoston / Massachusetts
6+ programsSoutheast
Florida
10+ programsNorth Carolina
6+ programsTennessee
4+ programsSouth / Southwest
Texas
12+ programsWashington DC
4+ programsMidwest
Minnesota
4+ programsWisconsin
3+ programsWest
California
15+ programsNational PA School Resources
PA School Requirements: National Guide
GPA benchmarks, patient care hour minimums, prerequisite courses, and CASPA strategy across all programs.
PA School Interview Questions & Preparation
Common MMI and traditional interview questions with physician-written guidance on how to answer them.
How to Get Clinical Hours for PA School
EMT, CNA, medical scribe, phlebotomy — what counts and how to build hours efficiently.
PA School Admissions Advising
One-on-one guidance from Dr. Tomei through every stage of the PA school application process.
Ready for Physician-Led PA Advising?
Dr. Mario Tomei, MD, MBA, MHA, CHSE has guided hundreds of pre-PA students through the application process. A free consultation takes 30 minutes and can clarify your entire path to PA school.