Each year, nearly 32,500 engineers apply for licensure through the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES), with approximately 8,000 of them being retakers.
Among these, civil engineering is the most sought-after discipline, attracting about 22,000 applicants, including roughly 6,000 retakers.
Focusing specifically on civil engineering, the average passing rate is 60%, while the passing rate for retakers stands at an average of 40%.
In contrast, the overall average passing rate across all disciplines is close to 70%, making the civil engineering PE license one of the most challenging to obtain.
Below, you'll find selected statistics for various disciplines, showcasing first-time passing rates and the number of retakers per discipline.
Average passing rate showing over two years
Nearly 3,000 applicants yearly including 1,000 retakers
Nearly 1,500 applicants yearly including 500 retakers
Nearly 5,500 applicants yearly including 1,500 retakers
Nearly 6,000 applicants yearly including 1,500 retakers
Nearly 6,000 applicants yearly including 1,500 retakers
This includes a small selection from the next highest takers
Nearly 1,000 applicants yearly including 200 retakers
Nearly 1,700 applicants yearly including 400 retakers
Nearly 800 applicants yearly including 150 retakers
Nearly 1,050 applicants yearly including 150 retakers
Nearly 3,400 applicants yearly including 1,000 retakers
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