Since 1974, The University of Iowa PA graduates have enjoyed outstanding achievement on the National Certifying Examination for Physician Assistants (PANCE), consistently performing among the top 5-10% of all programs in the country each year. Graduates of The University of Iowa have enjoyed a first-time pass rate (97%) greater than the national average of 93% during this same time period. For the most recent performance reports of PA graduates, the University of Iowa PA Class of 2024 achieved a 100% pass rate compared to the national pass rate of 92%.
