Is the Fe Exam Worth It

In itself, the FE/EIT is not worth a whole lot. However, I tell all of the engineers I mentor to take it as soon as they are eligible. The key here is that the PE license is tremendously valuable in many areas of engineering. You never know where you will end up so it is best to take the FE/EIT so you are prepared.

How hard is it to pass the FE exam?

A 55% pass rate is a hard exam, the hardest among the FE exams. The FE Mechanical exam now has the highest pass rate at 71% (see our chart in the next section below), and a 29% failure rate is something we consider very demanding.

What percent do you need to pass the FE exam?

FE Chemical: 74% FE Civil: 73% FE Electrical and Computer: 73%

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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