JETS Spotlight — ABET

ABET is the U.S. organization that accredits college engineering and technology programs. Programs accredited by ABET have to meet certain quality standards for labs, curriculum, faculty, and many other important areas. These standards are set by ABET's 28 member societies, like the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), which together represent millions of engineers and technologists.

It's smart to study engineering in an ABET-accredited program. If a program is accredited, you know it has met ABET's quality standards. And—when you graduate—employers, graduate schools, and licensure and certification boards know that you are well-prepared to begin your career. In fact, some of these groups require an undergraduate degree from an ABET-accredited program as a minimum qualification. You can search accredited programs by discipline, state, and more on ABET's website.