PE — ABET-Accredited Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Standard pathway for professional engineer licensure with bachelor's degree in engineering
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
ABET
Bachelor
Exams
FE
PE
Experience
4.0 years
Professional practice
Education, Experience, and Examination Requirements
Applicant must complete bachelor's degree in engineering, 4 years of progressive experience, and pass FE and PE examinations per §7206 and §68.1
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EDUCATION
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degree_level:
BS
discipline:
engineering
accreditation:
EAC/ABET
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Required
|
New York State Education Law - Articles 145-147: Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology |
§7206(2), §68.1(b)
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Bachelor's or higher degree based on a program in engineering or substantial equivalent - 6 years of credit required for FE admission, 12 years total for PE exam
95% confidence
|
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EXAM
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exam:
FE
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Required
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New York State Education Law - Articles 145-147: Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology |
§7206(4), §68.1(a)
|
Fundamentals of Engineering examination - Part A of 16-hour national licensing examination
98% confidence
|
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EXPERIENCE
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years_required:
4.0
progressive:
True
under_pe_ps_supervision:
True
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Required
|
New York State Education Law - Articles 145-147: Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology |
§7206(3), §68.1(c)
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At least 4 years of work satisfactory to the board, earned after degree completion. Must demonstrate intensive application of engineering principles, knowledge of engineering mathematics, physical and applied sciences, properties of materials, and fundamental principles of engineering design. Board may accept study beyond bachelor's degree in partial fulfillment.
95% confidence
|
|
EXAM
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exam:
PE
|
Required
|
New York State Education Law - Articles 145-147: Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology |
§7206(4), §68.1
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Principles and Practice of Engineering examination - Part B of 16-hour national licensing examination, requires minimum 12 years of education/experience credit
98% confidence
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