Liz Simmons is an education staff writer at Forbes Advisor. She has written about higher education and career development for various online publications since 2016. She earned a master’s degree in ...

Thinking about taking the PE exam? You’re not alone. Every year, 25,000 engineers take the PE exam to advance their careers. But here’s what you need to know: Passing this exam is no walk in the park.

Did you know that it wasn’t until 2024 that all PE exams became fully computer-based? Not that long ago, you would have been sharpening a pencil and lugging around a giant reference book on exam day.

Your journey starts with a solid educational foundation. Most states require you to have a bachelor’s degree from an engineering program that’s accredited by ABET, the Accreditation Board for ...

With more than two decades of experience in higher education, cultural criticism and politics, Horacio Sierra's writing and public speaking aims to demystify higher education and promote the ...

Computer engineering is a broad field that sits in between the hardware of electrical engineering and the software of computer science. When computer engineers design hardware, they focus on what the ...

Wondering how long you’ll be sitting in that test center chair for the PE exam? It’s not just about the hours; it’s about how the exam day unfolds, what’s included, and how to manage your time ...

This engineering exam consists of 110 questions, including multiple-choice, point-and-click, drag-and-drop, and fill-in-the-blank questions. The exam duration is six hours, which includes a tutorial, ...

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the terminal degree for those seeking an academia or industry career in electrical and computer engineering. Earning your PhD in electrical engineering can prepare ...

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree is conferred by the School of Engineering primarily in recognition of competence in the subject field and the ability to investigate engineering problems ...