PA Program
PA Program Statistics
Accreditation Status
The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the Butler University PA Program sponsored by Butler University. Accreditation-Continued is an accreditation status granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance with the ARC-PA Standards.
Accreditation remains in effect until the program closes or withdraws from the accreditation process or until accreditation is withdrawn for failure to comply with the Standards. The approximate date for the next validation review of the program by the ARC-PA will be March 2027. The review date is contingent upon continued compliance with the Accreditation Standards and ARC-PA policy.
PANCE Pass Rates
The table below lists the first time pass rates for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE). The PANCE is the National Board Exam for PAs.
| Graduating Class | Program First-Time Taker Pass Rate | National Average First-Time Taker Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 99% | Available in 2019 |
| 2017 | 99% | 97% |
| 2016 | 98% | 96% |
| 2015 | 100% | 96% |
| 2014 | 100% | 95% |
The Butler University 5-year first time taker pass rate is 99% (2014-2018).
The National 5-year first time taker average pass rate is 96% (2013-2017).
5-Year First Time PANCE Rates 8/2018
Last Updated 8-29-18
Attrition Rates
| Class of | MPAS Academic Attrition Rates | MPAS Non-Academic Attrition Rates |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| 2017 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| 2014 | 2.1% | 2.1% |
Last updated 8/29/18
Graduation Rates
| Class of | MPAS Graduation Rates |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 94.6% |
| 2017 | 97.3% |
| 2016 | 100% |
| 2015 | 96.5% |
| 2014 | 95.7% |
Last updated 8-29-2018
Job Placement Rates
| Class of | MPAS Job Placement Rate at 6 Months Post-Graduation* |
| 2017 | 100% |
| 2016 | 100% |
| 2015 | 94.1% |
| 2014 | 97.6% |
| 2013 | 100% |
*Rates based on answers of those responding to the job placement survey and those actively seeking employment.
Last updated 2-15-18