Accreditation Status
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
The University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy’s Doctor of Pharmacy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, 135 South LaSalle Street, Suite 4100, Chicago, IL 60503, 312/664-3575; FAX 312/664-4652, visit web site.
In 2025, Pitt Pharmacy received reaccreditation for eight years with no qualifiers.
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The University of Pittsburgh is accredited through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
In 2022, the University of Pittsburgh received reaccreditation for eight years, with no qualifiers.
PharmD Student Success Indicators
Class of 2025
Program Completion
116 students matriculated in Fall 2021 as the class of 2025. Of those continuing, 88 % (n=102) completed the program in 2025. Five graduated in 2026, one will graduate in 2027. Eight students withdrew for career changes, academics or personal circumstances.
North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX®) Pass Rates Class of 2025
First-time candidates: 95
Pitt Pharmacy Pass Rate: 91.6% (National Pass Rate: 86.1%)
Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE®) Pass Rates Class of 2025
First-time Candidates In-State: 65
Pitt Pharmacy Pass Rate: 81.5% (National Pass Rate: 75.9%)
First-time Candidates Overall: 101
Pitt Pharmacy Pass Rate: 79.2% (National Pass Rate: 73.8%)
NAPLEX® Passing Rates for 2023-2025 Graduates
Comparison of NAPLEX and MPJE First-Attempt Pass Rates
MPJE Passing Rates for 2023-2025 Graduates
Postgraduate Pharmacy Residency Program Match Rates
Class of 2025 graduates achieved a 92.2% match rate for 1st year Residency Programs and a 100% match rate for 2nd Year Residency Programs after Phase 2 of the ASHP match.
Post-graduation Training and Employment Class of 2025
Of 116 students reporting:
60% continued to a post-graduate residency or fellowship
19% accepted positions in community or specialty practice
2% accepted positions in hospital practice/long-term care
9% accepted (other) position
10% lost to follow up
Class of 2024
Program Completion
118 students matriculated in Fall 2021 as the class of 2024. Of those continuing, 98.3 percent (n=116) completed the program in 2024. One will graduate in 2025. One student withdrew.
North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX®) Pass Rates Class of 2024
First-time candidates: 112
Pitt Pharmacy Pass Rate: 85.7% (National Pass Rate: 77.5%)
Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE®) Pass Rates Class of 2024
First-time Candidates In-State: 80
Pitt Pharmacy Pass Rate: 93.8% (National Pass Rate: 78.4%)
First-time Candidates Overall: 123
Pitt Pharmacy Pass Rate: 93.5% (National Pass Rate: 76.6%)
Postgraduate Pharmacy Residency Program Match Rates
Class of 2024 graduates achieved a 93% match rate for 1st year Residency Programs and a 95% match rate for 2nd Year Residency Programs after Phase 2 of the ASHP match.
Post-graduation Training and Employment Class of 2024
Of 116 students reporting:
59% (69/116) continued to a post-graduate residency or fellowship
22% (25/116) accepted positions in community or specialty practice
6% (7/116) accepted positions in hospital practice/long-term care
3% (4/116) accepted a position in the industry
2% (2/116) accepted (other) position
Consulting Work
8% (9/116) lost to follow up
Class of 2023
Program Completion
115 students matriculated in Fall 2019 as the class of 2023. Of those continuing, 99.1 percent (n=114) completed the program in 2023. One will graduate in 2024.
North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX®) Pass Rates Class of 2023
First-time candidates: 110
Pitt Pharmacy Pass Rate: 90.9% (National Pass Rate: 76.2%)
Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE®) Pass Rates Class of 2023
First-time Candidates In-State: 85
Pitt Pharmacy Pass Rate: 84.7% (National Pass Rate: 74.4%)
First-time Candidates Overall: 127
Pitt Pharmacy Pass Rate: 85% (National Pass Rate: 72.2%)
Postgraduate Pharmacy Residency Program Match Rates
Class of 2023 graduates achieved a 93% match rate for 1st year Residency Programs and a 95% match rate for 2nd Year Residency Programs after Phase 2 of the ASHP match.
Post-graduation Training and Employment Class of 2023
Of 115 students reporting:
- 58% continued to a post-graduate residency or fellowship
- 2% continued to graduate school
- 19% accepted positions in community or specialty practice
- 6% accepted positions in hospital practice/long-term care
- 5% accepted a position in the industry
- 2% accepted (other) position
- Government/FDA – Consumer Safety Officer
- Consulting Work
- 8% lost to follow up