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Professional licensing in every U.S. state and territory requires, as the first step, that a student successfully pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, a multiple-choice, knowledge-based exam administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES). 

After passing the FE exam, to receive licensure in the field, students must obtain at least three years of experience deemed acceptable to their licensing board and successfully pass a Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam. The PE exams go beyond testing academic knowledge and require knowledge gained in engineering practice.  

If you are planning to seek professional licensure or certification in an engineering-related field, it is strongly recommended that you contact the appropriate licensing entity in the state in which you are located or plan to locate to in order to seek information and guidance regarding additional licensure or certification requirements. 

Colorado Mesa University offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology and has determined that the Mechanical Engineering Technology (BS) degree meets the licensing requirements of some but not all states. Review the state-by-state information below to learn more.  

Through the CMU/CU Boulder Engineering Partnership Program, students can earn Bachelor of Science degrees in: Civil Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder. Students who are enrolled in, and plan on graduating from, one of these programs should review the University of Colorado’s Professional Licensure information for the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences.