The University of Pittsburgh is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, 267-284-5000.
In addition, individual programs may be accredited by U.S. Department of Education (USDE) recognized accrediting agencies. The following information includes the current specialized accreditation status by program organized by school/campus with links to documentation from the USDE recognized accrediting agencies.
Updated June 18, 2026
- School of Public And International Affairs
Program Accrediting Agency Last Evaluation Review Next Scheduled Evaluation Review Accredited Until Master of Public Administration Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration, The Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation 2021/2022 2028/2029 8/31/2029 - School of Business
Program Accrediting Agency Last Evaluation Review Next Scheduled Evaluation Review Accredited Until Undergraduate, Master's and Doctoral degree programs in Business The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business 2023 2027/2028 2028 - Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
Program Accrediting Agency Last Evaluation Review Next Scheduled Evaluation Review Accredited Until Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2021 2028 2028 Baccalaureate in Chemistry American Chemical Society 2022 2028 2028 Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology American Psychological Association Committee on Accreditation
Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System2024 2034 2034 Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2021 2028 2028 Baccalaureate, Masters and Doctoral degree programs in Theater Arts National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) 2016/2017 2026/2027 2027 English Language Institute Commission on English Language Accreditation 2016/2017 2026/2027 2027 - School of Computing and Information
Program Accrediting Agency Last Evaluation Review Next Scheduled Evaluation Review Accredited Until Masters degree program in Library and Information Science American Library Association, Committee on Accreditation 2021 2028 2028 - School of Dental Medicine
Program Accrediting Agency Last Evaluation Review Next Scheduled Evaluation Review Accredited Until DMD American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) 2025 2032 2032 Dental Hygiene American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) 2025 2032 2032 Endodontics American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) 2025 2032 2032 Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) 2025 2032 2032 Pediatric Dentistry American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) 2025 2032 2032 Periodontics American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) 2025 2032 2032 Prosthodontics American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) 2025 2032 2032 Dental Anesthesiology American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) 2023 2030 2030 General Practice Residency American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) Site visit 3/31-4/1/2026 - reaccreditation letter expected in September 2026 for reaccreditation until 2033 2033 - pending
(previous period of non-enrollment for which accreditation was continuous from 2015 to 2026)2033 - pending
(previous period of non-enrollment for which accreditation was continuous from 2015 to 2026)Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) Site visit 3/31-4/1/2026 - reaccreditation letter expected in September 2026 for reaccreditation until 2033 2033 - pending 2033 - pending Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) 2023 2027 2027 - School of Education
Program Accrediting Agency Last Evaluation Review Next Scheduled Evaluation Review Accredited Until Teacher Certification Program in: Teacher of the Visually Impaired Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired 2023 2029 2029 Teacher Certification Programs in: Orientation and Mobility For the Visually Impaired Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired 2023 2029 2029 MEd in Applied Behavior Analysis Association for Behavior Analysis International 2025 (under Verified Course Sequencing system). Starting January 1, 2026 accreditor began Tiered Model of Education. Program will begin process for initial recognition/accreditation which must be done by 2032.
By 2032 - Accreditor is transitioning from a Verified Course Sequencing system to a Tiered Model of Education – in the interim schools who are not yet recognized or accredited are asked to process Attestation forms for graduates to take the BCBA Exam By 2032 Exercise Science Program Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 2023 2028 2028 Exercise Sciences Strength & Conditioning: Add On Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 2023 2028 2028 Master of Science in Clinical Exercise Physiology Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 2023 2028 2028 - School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Program Accrediting Agency Last Evaluation Review Next Scheduled Evaluation Review Accredited Until Master of Science Dietitian Nutritionist Program Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, the Accrediting Agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2024 2030 2031 Baccalaureate degree program in Emergency Medicine Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 2024 2029 2029 Baccalaureate Degree Program in Health Informatics Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education initial accreditation - 2025 2032/2033 2032/2033 Master of Science Degree Program in Health Informatics Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education The Masters Degree Health Informatics Program is in Candidacy Status, pending accreditation review by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). Currently conducting self-study followed by site visit Master of Science Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Commission on Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) 2023 2031 2032 Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree program Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) 2019 2026/2027 2027 Doctor of Physical Therapy degree program Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education 2020 2025 2026 Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology 2018 2025 2026 AuD Degree in Audiology in Communication Science and Disorders Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology 2018 2025 2026 Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA) 2018 2026 2028 Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies - Hybrid Program Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA) 2022 2024 2027 Baccalaureate degree program in Athletic Training Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) 2023/2024 2033/2034 2034 Master's degree program in Prosthetics and Orthotics National Commission on Orthotics and Prosthetics Education, through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs 2022 2027 2027 Master of Science Degree in Rehabilitation Technology Committee on Accreditation for Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Education (CoA-RATE), in conjunction with the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 2024 2029 2029 Doctor of Chiropractic Program Council on Chiropractic Education The Doctor of Chiropractic degree program at the University of Pittsburgh is currently engaged in the process of seeking programmatic accreditation by the Council on Chiropractic Education, 10105 E. Via Linda, Suite 103-3642, Scottsdale, Arizona 85258, Phone: (480) 443-8877, Website: www.cce-usa.org. During this application process, the program does not hold accredited status with the agency, nor does the agency ensure eventual accreditation. Spring 2027 - School of Law
Program Accrediting Agency Last Evaluation Review Next Scheduled Evaluation Review Accredited Until Degree program in Law American Bar Association (ABA) / Association of American Law Schools (AALS) 2018 2028 2028 - School of Medicine
Program Accrediting Agency Last Evaluation Review Next Scheduled Evaluation Review Accredited Until First professional degree program in Medicine Liaison Committee on Medical Education of the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the Association of American Medical Colleges 2019 2026/2027 2027/2028 - School of Nursing
Program Accrediting Agency Last Evaluation Review Next Scheduled Evaluation Review Accredited Until Baccalaureate Programs - BSN and ABSN *Accreditation includes Nursing program offered at Pitt-Greensburg and at Pitt-Johnstown Campuses as BSN is granted by School of Nursing on Pittsburgh Campus Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education 2019 2029 2029 Master's degree programs Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education 2019 2029 2029 Doctor of Nursing Practice Programs Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education 2024 2034 2034 Post Graduate Advanced Practice Registered Nursing (APRN) Certificate Program Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education 2024 2034 2034 Doctorate degree program in Nurse Anesthesia American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs 2020 2030 2030 Doctorate Degree in Nurse Midwifery Accreditation Committee for Midwifery Education 2021 2026 2027 Continuing Education Programs American Nurses Credentialing Center Pennsylvania State Nurses Association 2025 2028 2029 - School of Pharmacy
Program Accrediting Agency Last Evaluation Review Next Scheduled Evaluation Review Accredited Until Doctor of Pharmacy Program Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education 2024/2025 2032/33 2033 - School of Public Health
Program Accrediting Agency Last Evaluation Review Next Scheduled Evaluation Review Accredited Until All Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral degree programs Council on Education for Public Health 2023 2030 2030 Masters of Health Administration Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education 2021 2028 2028 Master of Public Health in Environmental and Occupational Health National Environmental Health Science & Protection Accreditation Council 2024 - initial accreditation 2029 2030 Master's Program in Genetic Counseling Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling 2019 2027 2027 - School of Social Work
Program Accrediting Agency Last Evaluation Review Next Scheduled Evaluation Review Accredited Until Baccalaureate and Master's Degree Programs Council of Social Work Education 2021 2027 2028 - Swanson School of Engineering
Baccalaureate Degree Programs in (one ABET accreditation letter addresses all of the following programs):
Program Accrediting Agency Last Evaluation Review Next Scheduled Evaluation Review Accredited Until Bioengineering Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET) ABET policy prohibits public disclosure of the period for which a program is accredited. Search ABET-accredited programs. Limited number of years, not to exceed six years Present Chemical Engineering Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET) ABET policy prohibits public disclosure of the period for which a program is accredited. Search ABET-accredited programs. Limited number of years, not to exceed six years Present Civil Engineering Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET). ABET policy prohibits public disclosure of the period for which a program is accredited. Search ABET-accredited programs. Limited number of years, not to exceed six years Present Computer Engineering Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET) ABET policy prohibits public disclosure of the period for which a program is accredited. Search ABET-accredited programs. Limited number of years, not to exceed six years Present Electrical Engineering Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET) ABET policy prohibits public disclosure of the period for which a program is accredited. Search ABET-accredited programs. Limited number of years, not to exceed six years Present Engineering Science Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET) ABET policy prohibits public disclosure of the period for which a program is accredited. Search ABET-accredited programs. Limited number of years, not to exceed six years Present Environmental Engineering Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET) ABET policy prohibits public disclosure of the period for which a program is accredited. Search ABET-accredited programs. Limited number of years, not to exceed six years Present Industrial Engineering Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET) ABET policy prohibits public disclosure of the period for which a program is accredited. Search ABET-accredited programs. Limited number of years, not to exceed six years Present Materials Science and Engineering Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET) ABET policy prohibits public disclosure of the period for which a program is accredited. Search ABET-accredited programs. Limited number of years, not to exceed six years Present Mechanical Engineering Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET) ABET policy prohibits public disclosure of the period for which a program is accredited. Search ABET-accredited programs. Limited number of years, not to exceed six years Present - University Counseling Center
Program Accrediting Agency Last Evaluation Review Next Scheduled Evaluation Review Accredited Until Doctoral Internship program in Psychology American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation 2019 2029 2029 - University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
Program Accrediting Agency Last Evaluation Review Next Scheduled Evaluation Review Accredited Until Associate of Science degree program in Nursing (includes UPT Nursing - AS) Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing 2020 2028 2028 Baccalaureate degree program in Nursing Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing 2020 2028 2028 - University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
Program Accrediting Agency Last Evaluation Review Next Scheduled Evaluation Review Accredited Until Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (Accreditation covered by Pittsburgh Campus School of Nursing BSN) Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) 2019 2029 2029 - University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Program Accrediting Agency Last Evaluation Review Next Scheduled Evaluation Review Accredited Until Chemical Engineering Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET) ABET policy prohibits public disclosure of the period for which a program is accredited. Search ABET-accredited programs. Limited number of years, not to exceed six years Present Civil Engineering Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET) ABET policy prohibits public disclosure of the period for which a program is accredited. Search ABET-accredited programs. Limited number of years, not to exceed six years Present Computer Engineering Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET) ABET policy prohibits public disclosure of the period for which a program is accredited. Search ABET-accredited programs. Limited number of years, not to exceed six years Present Electrical Engineering Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET) ABET policy prohibits public disclosure of the period for which a program is accredited. Search ABET-accredited programs. Limited number of years, not to exceed six years Present Mechanical Engineering Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET) ABET policy prohibits public disclosure of the period for which a program is accredited. Search ABET-accredited programs. Limited number of years, not to exceed six years Present Associate degree program in Respiratory Care Commission on Accreditation of Respiratory Care 2012 2033 2033 Associate degree program in Surgical Technology Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 2019 2029 2029 Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (Accreditation covered by Pittsburgh Campus School of Nursing BSN) Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) 2019 2029 2029 - University of Pittsburgh at Titusville
Program Accrediting Agency Last Evaluation Review Next Scheduled Evaluation Review Accredited Until Associate of Science degree program in Nursing (accreditation is included with University of Pittsburgh at Bradford AS in Nursing Accreditation) Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing 2020 2028 2028 - Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic/Department of Psychiatry
Program Accrediting Agency Last Evaluation Review Next Scheduled Evaluation Review Accredited Until Clinical Psychology Internship Training Program American Psychological Association Committee on Accreditation 2019 2029 2029
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