The undergraduate program in ABE is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET under both the agricultural engineering and biological engineering criteria. The program educational objectives and outcomes are listed below. 

Program Educational Objectives

The agricultural and biological engineering department at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign provides a rigorous engineering education that prepares graduates to:

1. Become successful practitioners in agricultural and biological engineering or related areas.
2. Pursue continuing education and professional development.
3. Participate in and contribute to professional societies and community services. 

Student Outcomes

Agricultural and biological engineering undergraduates will have:

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics.
2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.