Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET) is the recognized U.S. accreditor of college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology. Accreditation ensures that a college or university program meets the quality standards established by the profession for which it prepares its students.
Why Is ABET Accreditation Important?
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Accreditation helps students and their parents choose quality college programs.
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Accreditation enables employers to recruit graduates they know are well-prepared. Many employers in the Aerospace, Civil and Mechanical Engineering industries require their employees to possess ABET accredited degrees.
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Accreditation is used by registration, licensure, and certification boards to screen applicants.
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Accreditation gives colleges and universities a structured mechanism to assess, evaluate, and improve the quality of their programs.