what are the advantages of graduating from an accredited engineering program?

Question

Can someone with a M.S from a non-accredited program of engineering become P.E?

Answer 1

Depends on the state issuing the examination. My guess would be that in most states, no.

Answer 2

The Accreditation Boards of the various states decide matters such as this, and you can always petition for an exception if the state rules are against you. In that case, consider travelling to the state capitol to make a personal appeal and be prepared to tell them why granting a PE to you will not create an unpleasant precedent when others apply. It is the Board's responsibility to protect the public, and it would be your responsibility to show that allowing you to practice will not lower their standards.

In general, it is your B.S., not your M.S., that determines your eligibility. That is, if you have a B.S. from an accredited institution, it will not matter that your M,S. was from somewhere else. Look at all the PEs with a B.S. in (say) Civil Engineering and a M.S. in Business.

Answer 3

Depends. Most states have a Grandfather clause when it comes to licensing engineers.
You could come in on that if you have taken your core courses at an accredited school then finished up at a non state accredited school.
A lot of people do it that way. Have to get a job and don't get finished but have finished all their core courses. You know like lacking their electives. Then they finish and get their degree at a school which may or may not be accredited by the state they are in. However because of the lenght of time they have worked in the field they come under the Grandfather Clause and are able to take the test.
Or they might be required to take a couple of courses at one of the State's Colleges before they can take the test. It all depends. A lot of it is simply a money game to keep enrollment in the state schools up.

Answer 4

Yes, you can eventually become a P.E.
However, why would you want to obtain a GRADUATE degree from a non-accredited program?

You could become a P.E. simply based on your undergrad. (B.Sc.) program, and not worry about the grad. program.

However, every employer would wonder why you chose a non-accredited program. I know I would not make a positive hiring recommendation for such a candidate.

Answer 5

Accredited schools means they are for real.

There are no engineering programs that are in good standing, aren't accredited. All employers know this too.

Answer 6

becoming a PE requires taking the FE. however, the emloyers will definitely look at the education.

Answer 7

most states no.