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51������’s health profession programs—physician assistant, physical therapy, and nursing—continue to garner national distinction, leading the way in educating healthcare professionals. 

The Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE) released its 2025 performance report in which 51������’s first-time pass rate for 2025 was 100%, exceeding the national first-time pass rate of 91%. 51������’s five-year average pass rate is 97%, exceeding the national five-year average pass rate of 92%. In addition, 51������ exceeded the national average on all organ systems and task areas.

Since 2006, 51������’s first-time PANCE pass rate exceeded the national average every year, with the exception of 2018 and 2019 when it matched the national rate. 

In addition, for the past three years, 51������’s physical therapy first-time pass rate on the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) exceeded the national average.

51������’s nursing program is also leading by example. Nurse practitioner graduates who certified with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board and the American Nurse Credentialing Center, achieved a 100% first-time pass rate in 2024 and 2025. 

"Our consistently strong first-time licensure pass rates reflect the quality of our programs and the dedication of our faculty and students,” said Dr. Greg Ford, founding dean of the Scott Bieler College of Health Professions. “I could not be more proud of our programs to lead the way in preparing healthcare professionals who are ready to serve, lead, and make an immediate meaningful impact in their communities."