I have to decide quickley on where I should finish my schooling for electronics engineering technician. I am currently enrolled into a state university that that is not TAC/ABET (Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology) accredited. I have found a community college that is TAC/ABET accredited and the school is geared more for the engineering tech students. I am just not sure if I should go to a community college over a state college even though it looks like I would get better education. How important is the TAC/ABET accreditation and would it make a big difference if I had a degree from a University or Community college?I am running out of time so any advice would be helpfull thanks.
2006-11-17 01:19:05 · 5 answers · asked by nhale24 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Definitely go for the accredited school. It makes a big difference.
2006-11-17 01:29:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you going to need a license when you graduate? If so, then any accredited school will be better for you than an unaccredited one. For example, to become a lawyer in the U.S., you must go to a school accredited by the American Bar Association. No accreditation, no bar exam, and therefore no job.
2006-11-17 09:28:22 · answer #2 · answered by ladyinpurple 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There were engineering programs that were and were not ABET accredited at my college. I got the ABET program, but I've never been asked in any job application if it was. It sure doesn't go on your resume.
I think the name of the school is more important.
2006-11-17 09:27:20 · answer #3 · answered by Arthur M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The accreditation is what counts. A state school does not automatically mean it's a better school. They obviously don't offer what you need, so it would probably be in your best interest to transfer.
2006-11-17 09:27:08 · answer #4 · answered by chocolate-drop 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on your aptitude and likes.
Others should not take a decision for you.
Even then if you are not getting an answer, try flipping a coin!
2006-11-17 09:27:29 · answer #5 · answered by Naval Architect 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋