Board Certified Physician Assistant License Requirements
Compare board certified physician assistant licensing requirements across 51 states. See education, exam, cost, and timeline details for each state.
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Requirements by State
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| State | Education ↕ | Exam | Est. Cost ↕ | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | N/A | USMLE Steps 1-3 | N/A | 3-6 months after residency completion |
| Alaska | N/A | USMLE Steps 1-3 | $825 | 3-6 months after residency completion |
| Arizona | N/A | USMLE Steps 1-3 | N/A | 3-6 months after residency completion |
| Arkansas | Degree required | USMLE Steps 1-3 | $500 | 3-6 months after residency completion |
| California | N/A | USMLE Steps 1-3 | $1,562 | 3-6 months after residency completion |
| Colorado | Degree required | USMLE Steps 1-3 | N/A | 3-6 months after residency completion |
| Connecticut | Degree required | USMLE Steps 1-3 | N/A | 3-6 months after residency completion |
| Delaware | Degree required | USMLE Steps 1-3 | N/A | 3-6 months after residency completion |
| District of Columbia | Degree required | USMLE Steps 1-3 | N/A | 3-6 months after residency completion |
| Florida | Degree required | USMLE Steps 1-3 | N/A | 3-6 months after residency completion |
| Georgia | Specific course required | USMLE Steps 1-3 | N/A | 3-6 months after residency completion |
| Hawaii | Degree required | USMLE Steps 1-3 | $392 | 3-6 months after residency completion |
| Idaho | Degree required | USMLE Steps 1-3 | N/A | 3-6 months after residency completion |
| Illinois | Degree required | USMLE Steps 1-3 | N/A | 3-6 months after residency completion |
| Indiana | Degree required | USMLE Steps 1-3 | N/A | 3-6 months after residency completion |
| Iowa | Degree required | USMLE Steps 1-3 | N/A | 3-6 months after residency completion |
| Kansas | Degree required | USMLE Steps 1-3 | N/A | 3-6 months after residency completion |
| Kentucky | Degree required | USMLE Steps 1-3 | N/A | 3-6 months after residency completion |
| Louisiana | Degree required | USMLE Steps 1-3 | N/A | 3-6 months after residency completion |
| Maine | Specific course required | USMLE Steps 1-3 | N/A | 3-6 months after residency completion |
| Maryland | N/A | USMLE Steps 1-3 | N/A | 3-6 months after residency completion |
| Massachusetts | Degree required | USMLE Steps 1-3 | N/A | 3-6 months after residency completion |
| Michigan | Degree required | USMLE Steps 1-3 | $302 | 3-6 months after residency completion |
| Minnesota | N/A | USMLE Steps 1-3 | N/A | 3-6 months after residency completion |
| Mississippi | Degree required | USMLE Steps 1-3 | $550 | 3-6 months after residency completion |
| Missouri | Degree required | USMLE Steps 1-3 | N/A | 3-6 months after residency completion |
| Montana | Degree required | USMLE Steps 1-3 | N/A | 3-6 months after residency completion |
| Nebraska | N/A | USMLE Steps 1-3 | N/A | 3-6 months after residency completion |
| Nevada | Degree required | USMLE Steps 1-3 | N/A | 3-6 months after residency completion |
| New Hampshire | Degree required | USMLE Steps 1-3 | N/A | 3-6 months after residency completion |
| New Jersey | Degree required | USMLE Steps 1-3 | N/A | 3-6 months after residency completion |
| New Mexico | Degree required | USMLE Steps 1-3 | N/A | 3-6 months after residency completion |
| New York | Degree required | USMLE Steps 1-3 | N/A | 3-6 months after residency completion |
| North Carolina | Degree required | USMLE Steps 1-3 | N/A | 3-6 months after residency completion |
| North Dakota | Degree required | USMLE Steps 1-3 | N/A | 3-6 months after residency completion |
| Ohio | Degree required | USMLE Steps 1-3 | N/A | 3-6 months after residency completion |
| Oklahoma | Degree required | USMLE Steps 1-3 | N/A | 3-6 months after residency completion |
| Oregon | N/A | USMLE Steps 1-3 | N/A | 3-6 months after residency completion |
| Pennsylvania | Degree required | USMLE Steps 1-3 | N/A | 3-6 months after residency completion |
| Rhode Island | Degree required | USMLE Steps 1-3 | N/A | 3-6 months after residency completion |
| South Carolina | N/A | USMLE Steps 1-3 | N/A | 3-6 months after residency completion |
| South Dakota | N/A | USMLE Steps 1-3 | N/A | 3-6 months after residency completion |
| Tennessee | Degree required | USMLE Steps 1-3 | N/A | 3-6 months after residency completion |
| Texas | Degree required | USMLE Steps 1-3 | N/A | 3-6 months after residency completion |
| Utah | N/A | USMLE Steps 1-3 | N/A | 3-6 months after residency completion |
| Vermont | Degree required | USMLE Steps 1-3 | N/A | 3-6 months after residency completion |
| Virginia | Degree required | USMLE Steps 1-3 | N/A | 3-6 months after residency completion |
| Washington | Degree required | USMLE Steps 1-3 | N/A | 3-6 months after residency completion |
| West Virginia | Specific course required | USMLE Steps 1-3 | N/A | 3-6 months after residency completion |
| Wisconsin | Degree required | USMLE Steps 1-3 | N/A | 3-6 months after residency completion |
| Wyoming | Specific course required | USMLE Steps 1-3 | N/A | 3-6 months after residency completion |
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Median annual salaries for board certified physician assistants by state.