Program Data
(updated 10.2011)
After each ARC-PA meeting, the ARC-PA updates data on the number of programs, credentials awarded, most frequent citations, and the time between site visits in relation to the number of citations. This data as of October 1, 2011 is found below.
Number of Accredited Entry-level Programs: 159 (as of 10.1.11)
| Highest Credential Awarded by institution upon completion: | |
|---|---|
| Certificate only | 4 |
| Associate (AA/AS) | 4 |
| Baccalaureate (BA/BS) | 19 |
| Masters (professional or graduate school) | 132 |
| Business before the ARC-PA by calendar year | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuing applications | 20 | 23 | 35 | 43 |
| Provisional applications | 5 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Clinical postgraduate applications | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Follow-up reports from programs and substantive program changes | 72 | 52 | 84 | 84 |
Graphic Displays
A graphic display of the number of accredited programs over time may be found here as of September 2011.