Health Policy and Management | School of Public Health

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Enhancing Health for All

By working to improve equity, efficiency and quality in health care and public health systems, our graduates are influential leaders in management, research and policy.

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The Department of Health Policy and Management (HPM) provides outstanding training in a wide range of disciplines, with expertise in health policy, economics, management, finance, law, decision sciences and public health. Why Study HPM? »

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Degree Programs

The Department of Health Policy and Management offers professional degrees, research degrees, joint degrees, and certificates.

Admissions

Review the Pitt Public Health admission requirements before applying and learn about acceptable undergraduate training.

Research & Practice

Students in our research-focused MS and PhD programs develop the rigorous analytical and quantitative skills needed for careers in top academic settings, government, and industry.

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Meet Our Faculty

Meet our faculty who expertly guide the education, professional development, scholarship, research, and service-learning activities relevant to the disciplines within HPM.

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MHA Program Ranked #12 by U.S. News and World Report

The MHA program continues to excel as a national leader, climbing two spaces and maintaining Pitt’s place as the highest-ranked program in Pennsylvania.

MHA Rankings

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MPH Program Ranked 18th in the Nation

Pitt’s MPH program remains a top destination for graduate students looking to serve as positive changemakers within the field of public health.

MPH Rankings

News

U.S. News and World Report 2025 graduate school rankings released

Pitt Public Health and several departments and programs perform well in the latest graduate school rankings.

Charting her own path

While many high school students are still discovering their career paths, Sarah Siddiqui set her sights on a clear goal early on.

You don't want to throw a measles party

“Events promoting intentional exposure to measles, such as 'measles parties,' can overwhelm local public health and medical services while endangering the lives and health of many community members,” warned Dr. Theresa Chapple-McGruder, associate professor of health policy and management.

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