Specialized Accreditation

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 May 7, 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 in 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	2024	2034	2034
	Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System	2024	2034	2034
Bachelor of Science in  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	2025	2032	2032
Dental Hygiene	American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditattion	2025	2032	2032
Endodontics	American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation	2025	2032	2032
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics	American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation	2025	2032	2032
Pediatric Dentistry	American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Association	2025	2032	2032
Periodontics	American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Aaccreditiation	2025	2032	2032
Prosthodontics	American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation	2025	2032	2032
Dental Anesthesiology	American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation	2023	2030	2030
General Practice Residency	American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation	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	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	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
Applied Behavior Analysis Program	Association for Behavior Analysis International	2023	2025	2025
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	Seeking program accreditation

 

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	2024/25	2032/2033	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