Daytona State’s Engineering Technology program re-accredited by ABET

DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. (August 31, 2022) – Daytona State College’s Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology program has been re-accredited by ABET, a global nonprofit, non-governmental agency that accredits programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology.

“There is tremendous demand for project engineers, process analysts, manufacturing engineers and technical sales engineers, locally and around the country,” said Dante Leon, DSC Associate Vice President, College of Business, Engineering and Technology. “ABET’s certification is the gold standard and reflects our commitment to provide students with the education and skills to pursue a successful and rewarding career in engineering technology.”

ABET accreditation provides assurance that a college or university program meets the quality standards of the profession for which that program prepares graduates. Graduation from an ABET accredited institution is the first step for professional engineering licensure in the state of Florida.Professional engineering licensure is the top standard for the profession. Information about professional licensure can be obtained at https://fbpe.org/licensure

“Our BSET program prepares graduates for rewarding careers in a range of fields, including aerospace, medicine, environmental sciences, computer science, electronics and software development, manufacturing and construction,” said Dr. Ron Eaglin, Chair of the Department of Engineering and Information Technology. “Virtually any industry where products are designed, developed or tested, there is high demand for qualified engineers.”

Daytona State’s program prepares students with a broad foundation in electrical and electronics circuits, mechanics, computers, energy systems, programmable logic controllers, technical economics and quality assurance. The program takes about two years to complete after earning the associate degree and average annual salaries for graduates range from $69,200 to $80,000, according to the Florida Education & Training Placement Information Program (FETPIP). 

ABET’s accreditation program is voluntary, and to date, 4,361 programs at 850 colleges and universities in 41 countries have received ABET accreditation. More than 175,000 students graduate from ABET-accredited programs each year, and millions of graduates have received degrees from ABET-accredited programs since 1932.

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Offering more than 100 certificate, associate and bachelor’s degree programs, Daytona State College is the leader in education and workforce training needs of Volusia and Flagler counties and beyond for more than 60 years. The College enrolls approximately 25,000 students a year at its seven campuses, with graduates serving in critical fields including healthcare, emergency services and public safety, business, education, hospitality, engineering, technology, digital media, and more.

Daytona State has been recognized as a leader in higher education numerous times, consistently by U.S. News & World Report, which ranks the College among the Top Tier Best Online Bachelor’s Programs. The U.S. Department of Education’s College Affordability and Transparency Center has ranked DSC among the top 50 most affordable public four-year institutions in the country, with less than half the tuition of the national average. Community College Week, a leading publication in higher education, annually continues to feature the college in its list of Top 100 Associate Degree Producers. And U.S. News & World Report has ranked DSC among its Top Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans multiple times.