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 June 18, 2026

School of Public And International Affairs
ProgramAccrediting AgencyLast Evaluation ReviewNext Scheduled Evaluation ReviewAccredited Until
Master of Public AdministrationNetwork of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration, The Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation2021/20222028/20298/31/2029

 

School of Business
ProgramAccrediting AgencyLast Evaluation ReviewNext Scheduled Evaluation ReviewAccredited Until
Undergraduate, Master's and Doctoral degree programs in BusinessThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business20232027/20282028

 

Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
ProgramAccrediting AgencyLast Evaluation ReviewNext Scheduled Evaluation ReviewAccredited Until
Bachelor of Science - BiochemistryAmerican Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology202120282028
Baccalaureate in ChemistryAmerican Chemical Society202220282028
Doctoral Program in Clinical PsychologyAmerican Psychological Association Committee on Accreditation

Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System
202420342034
Bachelor of Science - Molecular BiologyAmerican Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology202120282028
Baccalaureate, Masters and Doctoral degree programs in Theater ArtsNational Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)2016/2017  2026/20272027
English Language InstituteCommission on English Language Accreditation2016/2017  2026/20272027

 

School of Computing and Information
ProgramAccrediting AgencyLast Evaluation ReviewNext Scheduled Evaluation ReviewAccredited Until
Masters degree program in Library and Information ScienceAmerican Library Association, Committee on Accreditation2021 2028 2028

 

School of Dental Medicine
ProgramAccrediting AgencyLast Evaluation ReviewNext Scheduled Evaluation ReviewAccredited Until
DMDAmerican Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)2025 20322032
Dental HygieneAmerican Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)2025 20322032
EndodonticsAmerican Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)2025 20322032
Orthodontics and Dentofacial OrthopedicsAmerican Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)202520322032
Pediatric DentistryAmerican Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)2025 20322032
PeriodonticsAmerican Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)2025 20322032
ProsthodonticsAmerican Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)2025 20322032
Dental AnesthesiologyAmerican Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)20232030 2030
General Practice ResidencyAmerican 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 PathologyAmerican Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)Site visit 3/31-4/1/2026 - reaccreditation letter expected in September 2026 for reaccreditation until 20332033 - pending2033 - pending
Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryAmerican Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)202320272027

 

School of Education
ProgramAccrediting AgencyLast Evaluation ReviewNext Scheduled Evaluation ReviewAccredited Until
Teacher Certification Program in: Teacher of the Visually ImpairedAssociation for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired202320292029
Teacher Certification Programs in: Orientation and Mobility For the Visually ImpairedAssociation for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired202320292029
MEd in Applied Behavior AnalysisAssociation for Behavior Analysis International2025 (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 ExamBy 2032
Exercise Science ProgramCommission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)202320282028
Exercise Sciences Strength & Conditioning: Add OnCommission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)202320282028
Master of Science in Clinical Exercise PhysiologyCommission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)202320282028

 

School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
ProgramAccrediting AgencyLast Evaluation ReviewNext Scheduled Evaluation ReviewAccredited Until
Master of Science Dietitian Nutritionist ProgramAccreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, the Accrediting Agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics20242030 2031
Baccalaureate degree program in Emergency MedicineCommission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)20242029 2029
Baccalaureate Degree Program in Health InformaticsCommission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Educationinitial accreditation - 20252032/20332032/2033
Master of Science Degree Program in Health InformaticsCommission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management EducationThe 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 CounselingCommission on Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)202320312032
Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree programAccreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)2019  2026/20272027
Doctor of Physical Therapy degree programCommission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education2020 2025 2026
Masters degree in Speech Language PathologyCouncil on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology2018 2025 2026
AuD Degree in Audiology in Communication Science and DisordersCouncil on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology2018 2025 2026
Master of Science in Physician Assistant StudiesAccreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA)2018  20262028
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies - Hybrid ProgramAccreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA)202220242027
Baccalaureate degree program in Athletic TrainingCommission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)2023/2024 2033/20342034
Master's degree program in Prosthetics and OrthoticsNational Commission on Orthotics and Prosthetics Education, through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs2022 2027 2027
Master of Science Degree in Rehabilitation TechnologyCommittee on Accreditation for Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Education (CoA-RATE), in conjunction with the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)202420292029
Doctor of Chiropractic Program   Council on Chiropractic EducationThe 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
ProgramAccrediting AgencyLast Evaluation ReviewNext Scheduled Evaluation ReviewAccredited Until
Degree program in LawAmerican Bar Association (ABA) / Association of American Law Schools (AALS)2018 2028 2028 

 

School of Medicine
ProgramAccrediting AgencyLast Evaluation ReviewNext Scheduled Evaluation ReviewAccredited Until
First professional degree program in MedicineLiaison Committee on Medical Education of the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the Association of American Medical Colleges 20192026/20272027/2028
School of Nursing
ProgramAccrediting AgencyLast Evaluation ReviewNext Scheduled Evaluation ReviewAccredited 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 CampusCommission on Collegiate Nursing Education2019 2029 2029
Master's degree programsCommission on Collegiate Nursing Education2019 2029 2029
Doctor of Nursing Practice ProgramsCommission on Collegiate Nursing Education2024 2034 2034
Post Graduate Advanced Practice Registered Nursing (APRN) Certificate ProgramCommission on Collegiate Nursing Education2024 2034 2034
Doctorate degree program in Nurse AnesthesiaAmerican Association of Nurse Anesthetists, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs2020 2030 2030
Doctorate Degree in Nurse MidwiferyAccreditation Committee for Midwifery Education202120262027
Continuing Education ProgramsAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center Pennsylvania State Nurses Association2025 2028 2029

 

School of Pharmacy
ProgramAccrediting AgencyLast Evaluation ReviewNext Scheduled Evaluation ReviewAccredited Until
Doctor of Pharmacy ProgramAccreditation Council for Pharmacy Education2024/2025 2032/332033
School of Public Health
ProgramAccrediting AgencyLast Evaluation ReviewNext Scheduled Evaluation ReviewAccredited Until
All Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral degree programsCouncil on Education for Public Health202320302030
Masters of Health AdministrationCommission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education202120282028
Master of Public Health in Environmental and Occupational HealthNational Environmental Health Science & Protection Accreditation Council2024 - initial accreditation20292030
Master's Program in Genetic CounselingAccreditation Council for Genetic Counseling201920272027

 

School of Social Work
ProgramAccrediting AgencyLast Evaluation ReviewNext Scheduled Evaluation ReviewAccredited Until
Baccalaureate and Master's Degree ProgramsCouncil of Social Work Education2021 2027 2028

 

Swanson School of Engineering

Baccalaureate Degree Programs in (one ABET accreditation letter addresses all of the following programs):

ProgramAccrediting AgencyLast Evaluation ReviewNext Scheduled Evaluation ReviewAccredited Until
BioengineeringAccreditation 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 EngineeringAccreditation 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 EngineeringAccreditation 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 EngineeringAccreditation 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 yearsPresent
Electrical EngineeringAccreditation 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 ScienceAccreditation 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 EngineeringAccreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET)ABET policy prohibits public disclosure of the period for which a program is accredited. Search ABET-accredited programsLimited number of years, not to exceed six yearsPresent
Industrial EngineeringAccreditation 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 EngineeringAccreditation 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 EngineeringAccreditation 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
ProgramAccrediting AgencyLast Evaluation ReviewNext Scheduled Evaluation ReviewAccredited Until
Doctoral Internship program in PsychologyAmerican Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation2019 2029 2029

 

University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
ProgramAccrediting AgencyLast Evaluation ReviewNext Scheduled Evaluation ReviewAccredited Until
Associate of Science degree program in Nursing (includes UPT Nursing - AS)Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing2020 2028 2028
Baccalaureate degree program in NursingAccreditation Commission for Education in Nursing202020282028

 

University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
ProgramAccrediting AgencyLast Evaluation ReviewNext Scheduled Evaluation ReviewAccredited 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
ProgramAccrediting AgencyLast Evaluation ReviewNext Scheduled Evaluation ReviewAccredited Until
Chemical EngineeringAccreditation 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 yearsPresent
Civil EngineeringAccreditation 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 yearsPresent
Computer EngineeringAccreditation 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 yearsPresent
Electrical EngineeringAccreditation 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 yearsPresent
Mechanical EngineeringAccreditation 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 yearsPresent
Associate degree program in Respiratory CareCommission on Accreditation of Respiratory Care2012 20332033
Associate degree program in Surgical TechnologyCommission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs2019 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    
ProgramAccrediting AgencyLast Evaluation ReviewNext Scheduled Evaluation ReviewAccredited 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 Nursing202020282028

 

Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic/Department of Psychiatry
ProgramAccrediting AgencyLast Evaluation ReviewNext Scheduled Evaluation ReviewAccredited Until
Clinical Psychology Internship Training ProgramAmerican Psychological Association Committee on Accreditation2019 2029 2029 

 

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