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 | PANCE | N/A | 3-6 months after PA program graduation |
| Alaska | N/A | PANCE | $575 | 3-6 months after PA program graduation |
| Arizona | N/A | PANCE | N/A | 3-6 months after PA program graduation |
| Arkansas | Degree required | PANCE | $80 | 3-6 months after PA program graduation |
| California | N/A | PANCE | $225 | 1-3 months after PA program graduation |
| Colorado | Degree required | PANCE | N/A | 3-6 months after PA program graduation |
| Connecticut | 60 hrs | PANCE | N/A | 3-6 months after PA program graduation |
| Delaware | Degree required | PANCE | N/A | 3-6 months after PA program graduation |
| District of Columbia | Degree required | PANCE | N/A | 3-6 months after PA program graduation |
| Florida | Degree required | PANCE | N/A | 3-6 months after PA program graduation |
| Georgia | N/A | PANCE | $625 | 3-6 months after PA program graduation |
| Hawaii | Degree required | PANCE | $182 | 3-6 months after PA program graduation |
| Idaho | Degree required | PANCE | N/A | 3-6 months after PA program graduation |
| Illinois | Degree required | PANCE | N/A | 3-6 months after PA program graduation |
| Indiana | Degree required | PANCE | N/A | 3-6 months after PA program graduation |
| Iowa | Degree required | PANCE | N/A | 3-6 months after PA program graduation |
| Kansas | Degree required | PANCE | N/A | 3-6 months after PA program graduation |
| Kentucky | 100 hrs | PANCE | N/A | 3-6 months after PA program graduation |
| Louisiana | Degree required | PANCE | N/A | 3-6 months after PA program graduation |
| Maine | Specific course required | PANCE | N/A | 3-6 months after PA program graduation |
| Maryland | N/A | PANCE | N/A | 3-6 months after PA program graduation |
| Massachusetts | Degree required | PANCE | N/A | 3-6 months after PA program graduation |
| Michigan | Degree required | PANCE | N/A | 3-6 months after PA program graduation |
| Minnesota | N/A | PANCE | N/A | 3-6 months after PA program graduation |
| Mississippi | No educational requirements | PANCE | N/A | 3-6 months after PA program graduation |
| Missouri | Degree required | PANCE | N/A | 3-6 months after PA program graduation |
| Montana | Degree required | PANCE | N/A | 3-6 months after PA program graduation |
| Nebraska | 50 hrs | PANCE | $195 | 3-6 months after PA program graduation |
| Nevada | Degree required | PANCE and Nevada State Jurisprudence Exam | $775 | 3-6 months after PA program graduation |
| New Hampshire | Degree required | PANCE | N/A | 3-6 months after PA program graduation |
| New Jersey | Degree required | PANCE | N/A | 3-6 months after PA program graduation |
| New Mexico | Degree required | PANCE | N/A | 3-6 months after PA program graduation |
| New York | Degree required | PANCE | N/A | 3-6 months after PA program graduation |
| North Carolina | Degree required | PANCE | N/A | 3-6 months after PA program graduation |
| North Dakota | Degree required | PANCE | N/A | 3-6 months after PA program graduation |
| Ohio | Degree required | PANCE | N/A | 3-6 months after PA program graduation |
| Oklahoma | Degree required | PANCE | N/A | 3-6 months after PA program graduation |
| Oregon | N/A | PANCE | N/A | 3-6 months after PA program graduation |
| Pennsylvania | Degree required | PANCE | N/A | 3-6 months after PA program graduation |
| Rhode Island | Degree required | PANCE | N/A | 3-6 months after PA program graduation |
| South Carolina | N/A | PANCE | N/A | 3-6 months after PA program graduation |
| South Dakota | N/A | PANCE | N/A | 3-6 months after PA program graduation |
| Tennessee | 100 hrs | PANCE | N/A | 3-6 months after PA program graduation |
| Texas | Degree required | PANCE and Texas Jurisprudence Exam | N/A | 3-6 months after PA program graduation |
| Utah | N/A | PANCE | N/A | 3-6 months after PA program graduation |
| Vermont | Degree required | PANCE | N/A | 3-6 months after PA program graduation |
| Virginia | Degree required | PANCE | N/A | 3-6 months after PA program graduation |
| Washington | Degree required | PANCE | N/A | 3-6 months after PA program graduation |
| West Virginia | Degree required | PANCE | $100 | 3-6 months after PA program graduation |
| Wisconsin | Degree required | PANCE | N/A | 3-6 months after PA program graduation |
| Wyoming | 60 hrs | PANCE | $225 | 3-6 months after PA program graduation |
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