ABET Is
- The gold standard in post-secondary technical education accreditation.
- The recognized accreditor for applied science, computing, engineering, and technology programs.
- A federation of 31 professional and technical societies that represent the professions that graduates of ABET-accredited programs serve.
- A 501(c) 3 nonprofit staffed by 36 full- and part-time employees and more than 2,000 volunteers.
ABET's Vision
ABET will provide world leadership in assuring quality and in stimulating innovation in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology education.
ABET's Mission
ABET serves the public through the promotion and advancement of education in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology. ABET will:
- Accredit educational programs.
- Promote quality and innovation in education.
- Consult and assist in the development and advancement of education worldwide in a financially self-sustaining manner.
- Communicate with our constituencies and the public regarding activities and accomplishments.
- Anticipate and prepare for the changing environment and the future needs of constituencies.
- Manage the operations and resources to be effective and fiscally responsible.
ABET's Impact
Approximately 85,000 students graduate from ABET-accredited programs each year.
ABET's Scope of Services
- Reviews programs — not institutions, departments, degrees, or individuals — to ensure they meet the standards necessary to produce graduates who are ready to enter their professions.
- Accredits programs at the associate's, bachelor's, and master's levels.
- Is a peer-review accreditor, meaning that professionals working for one of the four ABET Accreditation Commissions — Applied Science, Computing, Engineering, and Technology — conduct all accreditation evaluations, render decisions, and determine actions.
- Offers workshops, conferences, and educational programming to institutions to help them understand the accreditation process and how to improve their programs' quality.