ABET

ABET is a nonprofit organization that accredits postsecondary academic programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology, both in the United States and internationally. Its work centers on accrediting academic programs and assessing student learning outcomes so that graduates are prepared to enter professional practice.

ABET accreditation matters to the surveying profession because many state licensing boards require a degree from an ABET-accredited program in surveying, geomatics, or a related discipline as part of the education requirement for licensure. ABET is not a membership association for individual surveyors; it works with the academic programs and institutions it accredits. It is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland.