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Can you get an associate's degree in chemical engineering?

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Can you get an associate's degree in chemical engineering?

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Yes, you can. However, according to the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), there are no ABET-accredited associate's degree in chemical engineering. Some of the colleges offering an associate's degree in chemical engineering include:

  • Montgomery College, Rockville, Maryland: Engineering Science Degree, Chemical Engineering Area of Concentration (Associate of Science Degree)
  • McLennan Community College, Waco, Texas: Associate of Science in Chemical Engineering
  • Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana: Associate's Degree in Chemical Technology

ABET is responsible for the accreditation of post-secondary education programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology. ABET accreditation provides assurance that a college or university program meets the required quality standards of your chosen profession to prepare you adequately for practice. Some of these quality standards include adequate facilities, faculty, and support to provide you with a strong learning experience as you acquire appropriate skills. For you to get your license such as the professional engineer (PE) license, you will be expected to complete a degree from a program accredited by ABET.

For more information about an associate's degree in chemical engineering, check out this article: Associate's in Chemical Technology Degree Programs

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