{"id":4769,"date":"2025-06-06T11:15:45","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T16:15:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/?p=4769"},"modified":"2025-07-06T12:09:35","modified_gmt":"2025-07-06T17:09:35","slug":"fe-exam-passing-score","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/fe-exam-passing-score\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s the FE Exam Passing Score?"},"content":{"rendered":" <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every year,<a href=\"https:\/\/ncees.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/FEOAT-faqppt-2021.pdf\"> 55,000<\/a> students and recent graduates sign up for the FE exam, hoping they pass <\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the first step to being a licensed professional engineer. But before study time commences and exam day arrives, most people want to know one thing:<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cWhat score do I need to pass?\u201d<\/em><\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this article, I\u2019ll tell you more about how the FE exam is scored, what factors affect your results, and how to understand your performance report after testing. I\u2019ll also give you the lowdown on pass rates. Let\u2019s jump right in!<\/p> <p class=\"custom_key wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list custom_underline\"> <li><strong>There\u2019s No Fixed Passing Score: <\/strong>Unfortunately, the NCEES doesn\u2019t release a specific number of correct answers needed to pass. Scoring is based on a scaled system that adjusts for slight differences in difficulty between exam versions.<\/li> <li><strong>Raw Score <\/strong>\u2192 <strong>Scaled Score: <\/strong>The number of questions you get right (raw score) is adjusted through a statistical process to produce a scaled score. This makes scores fair across different exam dates and versions.<\/li> <li><strong>Experts set the Passing Score: <\/strong>A panel of licensed professional engineers uses a standard-setting process to determine the minimum competence level for passing (so it\u2019s not random or curved).<\/li> <li><strong>You\u2019ll Get a Diagnostic Report if You Don\u2019t Pass: <\/strong>If you don\u2019t meet the passing score, your performance report will show how you did in each topic area, helping you understand your weak spots for future attempts.<\/li> <li><strong>Pass Rates Vary by Discipline: <\/strong>NCEES publishes FE pass rates annually. First-time test takers from accredited engineering programs tend to perform better, with pass rates typically ranging from 65% to 80%, depending on the discipline.<\/li> <\/ul> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-the-fe-exam-is-scored\">How the FE Exam Is Scored<\/h2> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having an exact score to use as a baseline would be extremely helpful. However, we don\u2019t always have that luxury in the exam-taking world. <\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many people have dissected the exam data to figure out what the passing score is and how many questions count toward the final grade. Still, no one really knows for sure. It\u2019s all speculation.<\/p> <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"732\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/Whats-the-FE-Exam-Passing-Score-info-732x1024.png\" alt=\"how is the FE exam scored\" class=\"wp-image-4771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/Whats-the-FE-Exam-Passing-Score-info-732x1024.png 732w, https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/Whats-the-FE-Exam-Passing-Score-info-214x300.png 214w, https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/Whats-the-FE-Exam-Passing-Score-info-768x1075.png 768w, https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/Whats-the-FE-Exam-Passing-Score-info-107x150.png 107w, https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/Whats-the-FE-Exam-Passing-Score-info.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 732px) 100vw, 732px\" \/><\/figure> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-no-fixed-exam-passing-score\">No Fixed Exam Passing Score<\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) doesn\u2019t release a specific number of correct answers needed to pass. Scoring is based on a scaled system that adjusts for slight differences in difficulty between exam versions.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Someone on Reddit quantified every diagnostic card they could find. While there\u2019s obviously no true merit to this, it\u2019s still very interesting and worth sharing. Here\u2019s the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/FE_Exam\/comments\/wtkb0n\/fe_exam_failed_score_analysis_what_constitutes_a\/\"> post<\/a> if you want to take a look.<\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-raw-score-to-scaled-score\">Raw Score to Scaled Score<\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The number of questions you get right is your raw score. That score gets adjusted to a scaled score to make up for small differences in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/is-the-fe-exam-hard-how-difficult-it-is\/\">how hard each FE exam<\/a> is. That way, everyone\u2019s score is judged fairly, no matter which version they got.<\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-standard-setting-process\">Standard-Setting Process<\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s no set number of people who pass or fail the FE exam. The passing score is based on a process that measures how much you need to know to be considered ready to start working as an engineer.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Here\u2019s how it works:<\/em><\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A group of experienced, licensed engineers reviews the exam and decides what someone should know to be considered \u201cminimally competent.\u201d That means someone who\u2019s not an expert yet but knows enough to begin working in the field under supervision.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This process is called standard setting.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They don\u2019t pick a passing score randomly or decide that only a certain percentage can pass. Instead, they use judgment and statistics to figure out where the cut-off score should be.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, if you\u2019ve heard people say only a fixed number of test takers can pass, that\u2019s not true. Everyone who meets the standard can pass, regardless of the number of people taking the test.<\/p> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-understanding-your-diagnostic-report\">Understanding Your Diagnostic Report<\/h2> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll receive a diagnostic report showing your performance in each topic area if you don\u2019t meet the passing score. This report helps you identify your weak spots for future attempts. I personally love this feature. It\u2019s one thing to fail, but it\u2019s another to fail and have no idea where you should improve.<\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-performance-index\">Performance Index<\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The diagnostic report provides a Performance Index on a scale of 0 to 15 for each knowledge area. This index is indirectly related to the average number of questions answered correctly and helps you focus your exam preparation.<\/p> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-preparing-for-the-fe-exam\">Preparing for the FE Exam<\/h2> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone prepares for tests differently, but there are some universal materials &amp; strategies most use to pass with flying colors.<\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-practice-exams\">Practice Exams<\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taking mock exams can help you become more familiar with the exam format and identify areas where you need to improve. The FE exam requires some serious preparation, including reviewing the FE Reference Handbook (highly recommended by former test-takers) and solving problems related to core engineering principles.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You need to study as much as possible, and practice exams are one of the best ways to do that. Here\u2019s my thorough review of School of PE, one of the top FE exam prep providers available.<\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-exam-day-and-beyond-tips\">Exam Day (and Beyond) Tips!<\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>\u2705 Tip 1:<\/em><\/strong><strong> <\/strong>Use the handbook. Read\/learn it inside and out. I can\u2019t even recall how many people have recommended it as one of their most-used and important study tools.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>\u2705 Tip 2:<\/em><\/strong> On test day, remember that the FE exam is computer-based and includes a scheduled break. Use your break time to stretch, eat, decompress, or give a quick phone call to a supportive loved one. (Yes, you can leave the exam room and return to your car).<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>\u2705 Tip 3:<\/em><\/strong><strong> <\/strong>You\u2019ll receive an email notification when your exam results are available, typically within 7\u201310 business days. If you don\u2019t pass, give yourself some time to grieve, and then get back to studying. If you put in the time, effort, and dedication, you will eventually get a passing score. You CAN do this.<\/p> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-do-fe-exam-pass-rates-tell-you\">What Do FE Exam Pass Rates Tell You?<\/h2> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pass rates give you a helpful look at how others are performing (and they\u2019re not just numbers). They reflect trends based on discipline, degree background, and whether someone\u2019s taking the exam for the first time or not.<\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-first-time-test-takers-from-accredited-programs\">First-Time Test Takers from Accredited Programs<\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NCEES tracks pass rates by discipline, and if you\u2019re testing for the first time with a degree from an EAC\/ABET-accredited program, you\u2019re in a strong starting position.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Based on the table below, we see that if you\u2019re fresh out of school and your degree lines up with your test discipline, you\u2019re likely to see that pass notification land in your inbox.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is the NCEES\u2019s most recent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/fe-exam-pass-rates\/\">FE exam pass rate<\/a> data for first-time test-takers.<\/p> <style type=\"text\/css\" id=\"supsystic-table-90_36261-css\">\/* Here you can add custom CSS for the current table *\/ \/* Lean more about CSS: https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cascading_Style_Sheets *\/ \/* To prevent the use of styles to other tables use \"#supsystic-table-90\" as a base selector for example: #supsystic-table-90 { ... } #supsystic-table-90 tbody { ... } #supsystic-table-90 tbody tr { ... } *\/ span.discount { margin-top: 6px; display: inline-block; float: left; font-weight: 400; width: 100%; font-size: 12px; } .supsystic-tables-wrap thead th { font-size: 16px; } .supsystic-table tr:nth-child(1) th a:nth-child(3) { background: #1873cd; border: 1px solid #1873cd; } .supsystic-table tr:nth-child(1) th a:nth-child(4) { background: #1873cd; border: 1px solid #1873cd; } \/*.supsystic-table tr:nth-child(1) th {*\/ \/* padding: 65px 10px 20px;*\/ \/* position: relative;*\/ \/*}*\/ .supsystic-table tr:nth-child(1) th .editor_block:nth-child(1) { background: #32cd32; color: #fff; font-size: 14px; position: absolute; padding: 10px 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; top: 0px; left: 0; right: 0; } li.coupon_dis { list-style: none; } .dataTables_scrollBody .editor_block { display: none; } .editor_block::after { content: \"\"; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; margin: auto; height: 10px; width: 10px; background: #32cd32; top: 35px; transform: rotate(45deg); } .supsystic-table tr:nth-child(1) a:nth-child(4), .supsystic-table tr:nth-child(1) a.external { color: #fff; padding: 4px 12px; width: 70%; border-radius: 50px; font-size: 9px; margin-top: 10px; display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 12px; } .supsystic-table thead th img { width: 200px; margin: 0 auto; display: block; } .supsystic-table tbody tr:last-child td a { background: #00d084; color: #fff; padding: 10px 10px; border-radius: 10px; font-size: 16px; } .supsystic-table tbody tr:last-child { height: 80px; } .supsystic-table tr:nth-child(1) a:nth-child(3), .supsystic-table tr:nth-child(1) a.external { color: #fff; padding: 4px 12px; width: 70%; border-radius: 50px; font-size: 9px; margin-top: 10px; display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 12px; } table.dataTable.cell-border tbody th, table.dataTable.cell-border tbody td { border-top: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; } tr:first-child th { background-color: #fff; border: 1px solid #e1e1e1; } th:first-child, td:first-child { font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 20px; text-align: left; } .supsystic-table tbody tr td { padding: 12px 10px !important; } td { font-size: 13px; text-align: center; } .supsystic-table tbody tr:first-child td { border-top: 1px solid #dddddd !important; } .dataTables_scrollBody { border: unset !important; } .supsystic-table tbody tr:last-child td { border-bottom: 1px solid #dddddd; } .supsystic-table thead th { border-bottom: unset !important; border-left: unset !important; } .supsystic-table thead tr:first-child th:first-child { border-radius: 12px 0 00; border-left: 1px solid #dddddd !important; } .supsystic-table thead tr th { border: 1px solid #dddddd; } .supsystic-table thead tr:first-child th:last-child { border-radius: 0 12px 0 0; } .supsystic-table thead tr:last-child th:first-child { border-left: 1px solid #dddddd !important; } .supsystic-table tbody tr:last-child td:first-child { border-radius: 0 0 0 12px; } .supsystic-table tbody tr:last-child td:last-child { border-radius: 0 0 12px 0; } <\/style> <div id=\"supsystic-table-90_36261\" class=\"supsystic-tables-wrap \" style=\" width:100%; visibility: hidden; \" data-table-width-fixed=\"100%\" data-table-width-mobile=\"100%\" ><table id=\"supsystic-table-90\" class=\"supsystic-table border lightboxImg cell-border\" data-id=\"90\" data-view-id=\"90_36261\" data-title=\"What Do FE Exam Pass Rates Tell You\" data-currency-format=\"$1,000.00\" data-percent-format=\"10.00%\" data-date-format=\"DD.MM.YYYY\" data-time-format=\"HH:mm\" data-features=\"[&quot;after_table_loaded_script&quot;]\" data-search-value=\"\" data-lightbox-img=\"\" data-head=\"on\" data-head-rows-count=\"1\" data-pagination-length=\"50,100,All\" data-auto-index=\"off\" data-searching-settings=\"{&quot;columnSearchPosition&quot;:&quot;bottom&quot;,&quot;minChars&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-lang=\"default\" data-override=\"{&quot;emptyTable&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;info&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;infoEmpty&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;infoFiltered&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;lengthMenu&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;search&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;previous&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;next&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;zeroRecords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;exportLabel&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;file&quot;:&quot;default&quot;}\" data-merged=\"[]\" data-responsive-mode=\"2\" data-from-history=\"0\" ><thead><tr><th data-cell-id=\"A1\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"1\" data-db-index=\"1\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"FE Exam Discipline\" data-order=\"FE Exam Discipline\" style=\"min-width:50%; width:50%;\" >FE Exam Discipline <\/th><th data-cell-id=\"B1\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"1\" data-db-index=\"1\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"First Attempt Pass Rate\" data-order=\"First Attempt Pass Rate\" style=\"min-width:50%; width:50%;\" >First Attempt Pass Rate <\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A2\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"2\" data-db-index=\"2\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"FE Chemical\" data-order=\"FE Chemical\" >FE Chemical <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B2\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"2\" data-db-index=\"2\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"73%\" data-order=\"73%\" >73% <\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A3\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"3\" data-db-index=\"3\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"FE Civil\" data-order=\"FE Civil\" >FE Civil <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B3\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"3\" data-db-index=\"3\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"65%\" data-order=\"65%\" >65% <\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A4\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"4\" data-db-index=\"4\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"FE Electrical and Computer\" data-order=\"FE Electrical and Computer\" >FE Electrical and Computer <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B4\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"4\" data-db-index=\"4\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"69%\" data-order=\"69%\" >69% <\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A5\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"5\" data-db-index=\"5\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"FE Environmental\" data-order=\"FE Environmental\" >FE Environmental <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B5\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"5\" data-db-index=\"5\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"74%\" data-order=\"74%\" >74% <\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A6\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"6\" data-db-index=\"6\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"FE Industrial and Systems\" data-order=\"FE Industrial and Systems\" >FE Industrial and Systems <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B6\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"6\" data-db-index=\"6\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"78%\" data-order=\"78%\" >78% <\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A7\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"7\" data-db-index=\"7\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"FE Mechanical\" data-order=\"FE Mechanical\" >FE Mechanical <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B7\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"7\" data-db-index=\"7\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"72%\" data-order=\"72%\" >72% <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><!-- \/#supsystic-table-90.supsystic-table --><\/div><!-- \/.supsystic-tables-wrap --><!-- Tables Generator by Supsystic --><!-- Version:1.11.2 --><!-- http:\/\/supsystic.com\/ --><a title=\"WordPress Data Table Plugin\" style=\"display:none;\" href=\"https:\/\/supsystic.com\/plugins\/wordpress-data-table-plugin\/?utm_medium=love_link\" target=\"_blank\">WordPress Data Table Plugin<\/a> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-about-repeat-takers\">What About Repeat Takers?<\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Retaking the FE exam doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re out of luck, but you are facing longer odds. Pass rates for second or third attempts are noticeably lower. That\u2019s why reviewing your diagnostic report and adjusting your FE exam prep strategy <em>really matters<\/em>.<\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-international-and-non-accredited-degrees\">International and Non-Accredited Degrees<\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Test takers without an EAC\/<a href=\"https:\/\/www.abet.org\/accreditation\/find-programs\/\">ABET<\/a>-accredited degree typically see lower pass rates. That\u2019s not a statement about capability; it usually points to gaps between coursework and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/fe-exam\/\">FE exam format<\/a> or even test-taking conditions. If you\u2019re in this group, taking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/fe-civil-practice-exam-questions\/\">practice exams<\/a> and learning how the questions are structured will help you adjust.<\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-these-numbers-don-t-tell-you\">What These Numbers Don\u2019t Tell You<\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pass rates don\u2019t show how many hours someone studied, what materials they used, if they took a prep course, or if they didn\u2019t. They don\u2019t reflect whether someone took the scheduled break or went straight through. And they definitely don\u2019t reflect motivation.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, while the pass rate gives you some context, how your exam day goes still comes down to how you prepare, how you perform, and how well you understand the reference materials being tested.<\/p> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-pass-the-fe-exam\">Do You Have What It Takes to Pass the FE Exam?<\/h2> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You totally do! Understanding the FE exam scoring process and preparing in a way that works for you will greatly increase your chances of passing. Everyone is on their own journey, so take advice, but ultimately, do what feels right for yourself.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t forget that the exam is designed to test your knowledge of core engineering principles, and you have to be as thorough as possible in your studies. Good luck\u2014I\u2019m rooting for you!<\/p> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\">FAQs<\/h2> <div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1749192623490\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What determines the FE exam passing score?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The FE exam passing score is not a fixed number. A panel of licensed professional engineers sets the minimum ability level required to pass using psychometric statistical methods.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1749192627299\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is there an exact passing score for the FE exam?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There is no exact passing score published by the licensing board. Your raw score is switched to a scaled score to account for variations in difficulty. All exam takers are evaluated against the same minimum ability level, not a specific percentage of correct answers.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1749192631010\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How is the FE exam scored?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">FE exam scores are based on how many questions you answer correctly, especially in your specific engineering discipline. Your raw score is then scaled using the psychometric statistical methods I mentioned earlier, which keeps exam scoring consistent across all test versions and dates.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1749192634755\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How can I prepare effectively to pass the FE exam?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To prepare effectively and pass the FE exam, focus on core concepts and problem-solving strategies. Practice applying knowledge in areas like inductive reasoning questions and review your discipline-specific topics thoroughly. Also, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/best-fe-prep-courses\/\">use a FE prep course<\/a>!<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1749192639119\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is there a break during the FE exam, and does it affect exam scoring?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The FE exam includes a scheduled break about halfway through the test. Taking the break is optional, but it doesn\u2019t affect your FE exam scores or exam scoring in any way. Use it to recharge.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every year, 55,000 students and recent graduates sign up for the FE exam, hoping they pass the first step to being a licensed professional engineer. But before study time commences and exam day arrives, most people want to know one thing: \u201cWhat score do I need to pass?\u201d In this article, I\u2019ll tell you more [&hellip;]<\/p> ","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":4770,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,243],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4769","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-careers-education","category-engineering"],"acf":{"external_author":[129],"external_editor":"","select_template":"default","not_show_feature_image":false,"hide_toc":false},"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/FE-Exam-Passing-Score-feature-image-768x427.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"","author_link":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/author\/"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.7 (Yoast SEO v27.7) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>What&#039;s the FE Exam Passing Score?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn my FE Exam passing score essentials and strategies for success. Equip yourself with the knowledge you need to improve your chances. Read now!\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/fe-exam-passing-score\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"What&#039;s the FE Exam Passing Score?\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Learn my FE Exam passing score essentials and strategies for success. Equip yourself with the knowledge you need to improve your chances. Read now!\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/fe-exam-passing-score\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Charlotte Observer - Careers &amp; Education\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-06-06T16:15:45+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-07-06T17:09:35+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/FE-Exam-Passing-Score-feature-image.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1600\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"889\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"8 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.charlotteobserver.com\\\/careers-education\\\/fe-exam-passing-score\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.charlotteobserver.com\\\/careers-education\\\/fe-exam-passing-score\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"image\":false,\"name\":null,\"jobTitle\":\"Writer\",\"url\":false,\"description\":\"\"},\"headline\":\"What\u2019s the FE Exam Passing Score?\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-06-06T16:15:45+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-07-06T17:09:35+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.charlotteobserver.com\\\/careers-education\\\/fe-exam-passing-score\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":1637,\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.charlotteobserver.com\\\/careers-education\\\/fe-exam-passing-score\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.charlotteobserver.com\\\/careers-education\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/8\\\/2025\\\/06\\\/FE-Exam-Passing-Score-feature-image.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Careers &amp; Education\",\"Engineering\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":[\"WebPage\",\"FAQPage\"],\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.charlotteobserver.com\\\/careers-education\\\/fe-exam-passing-score\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.charlotteobserver.com\\\/careers-education\\\/fe-exam-passing-score\\\/\",\"name\":\"What's the FE Exam Passing Score?\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.charlotteobserver.com\\\/careers-education\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.charlotteobserver.com\\\/careers-education\\\/fe-exam-passing-score\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.charlotteobserver.com\\\/careers-education\\\/fe-exam-passing-score\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.charlotteobserver.com\\\/careers-education\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/8\\\/2025\\\/06\\\/FE-Exam-Passing-Score-feature-image.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-06-06T16:15:45+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-07-06T17:09:35+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"\"},\"description\":\"Learn my FE Exam passing score essentials and strategies for success. Equip yourself with the knowledge you need to improve your chances. Read now!\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.charlotteobserver.com\\\/careers-education\\\/fe-exam-passing-score\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"mainEntity\":[{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.charlotteobserver.com\\\/careers-education\\\/fe-exam-passing-score\\\/#faq-question-1749192623490\"},{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.charlotteobserver.com\\\/careers-education\\\/fe-exam-passing-score\\\/#faq-question-1749192627299\"},{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.charlotteobserver.com\\\/careers-education\\\/fe-exam-passing-score\\\/#faq-question-1749192631010\"},{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.charlotteobserver.com\\\/careers-education\\\/fe-exam-passing-score\\\/#faq-question-1749192634755\"},{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.charlotteobserver.com\\\/careers-education\\\/fe-exam-passing-score\\\/#faq-question-1749192639119\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.charlotteobserver.com\\\/careers-education\\\/fe-exam-passing-score\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.charlotteobserver.com\\\/careers-education\\\/fe-exam-passing-score\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.charlotteobserver.com\\\/careers-education\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/8\\\/2025\\\/06\\\/FE-Exam-Passing-Score-feature-image.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.charlotteobserver.com\\\/careers-education\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/8\\\/2025\\\/06\\\/FE-Exam-Passing-Score-feature-image.jpg\",\"width\":1600,\"height\":889,\"caption\":\"FE Exam Passing Score\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.charlotteobserver.com\\\/careers-education\\\/fe-exam-passing-score\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.charlotteobserver.com\\\/careers-education\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"What\u2019s the FE Exam Passing Score?\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.charlotteobserver.com\\\/careers-education\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.charlotteobserver.com\\\/careers-education\\\/\",\"name\":\"Charlotte Observer - Careers &amp; Education\",\"description\":\"\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.charlotteobserver.com\\\/careers-education\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"\"},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.charlotteobserver.com\\\/careers-education\\\/fe-exam-passing-score\\\/#faq-question-1749192623490\",\"position\":1,\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.charlotteobserver.com\\\/careers-education\\\/fe-exam-passing-score\\\/#faq-question-1749192623490\",\"name\":\"What determines the FE exam passing score?\",\"answerCount\":1,\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The FE exam passing score is not a fixed number. A panel of licensed professional engineers sets the minimum ability level required to pass using psychometric statistical methods.\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.charlotteobserver.com\\\/careers-education\\\/fe-exam-passing-score\\\/#faq-question-1749192627299\",\"position\":2,\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.charlotteobserver.com\\\/careers-education\\\/fe-exam-passing-score\\\/#faq-question-1749192627299\",\"name\":\"Is there an exact passing score for the FE exam?\",\"answerCount\":1,\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"There is no exact passing score published by the licensing board. Your raw score is switched to a scaled score to account for variations in difficulty. All exam takers are evaluated against the same minimum ability level, not a specific percentage of correct answers.\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.charlotteobserver.com\\\/careers-education\\\/fe-exam-passing-score\\\/#faq-question-1749192631010\",\"position\":3,\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.charlotteobserver.com\\\/careers-education\\\/fe-exam-passing-score\\\/#faq-question-1749192631010\",\"name\":\"How is the FE exam scored?\",\"answerCount\":1,\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"FE exam scores are based on how many questions you answer correctly, especially in your specific engineering discipline. Your raw score is then scaled using the psychometric statistical methods I mentioned earlier, which keeps exam scoring consistent across all test versions and dates.\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.charlotteobserver.com\\\/careers-education\\\/fe-exam-passing-score\\\/#faq-question-1749192634755\",\"position\":4,\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.charlotteobserver.com\\\/careers-education\\\/fe-exam-passing-score\\\/#faq-question-1749192634755\",\"name\":\"How can I prepare effectively to pass the FE exam?\",\"answerCount\":1,\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"To prepare effectively and pass the FE exam, focus on core concepts and problem-solving strategies. Practice applying knowledge in areas like inductive reasoning questions and review your discipline-specific topics thoroughly. Also, <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.charlotteobserver.com\\\/careers-education\\\/best-fe-prep-courses\\\/\\\">use a FE prep course<\\\/a>!\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.charlotteobserver.com\\\/careers-education\\\/fe-exam-passing-score\\\/#faq-question-1749192639119\",\"position\":5,\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.charlotteobserver.com\\\/careers-education\\\/fe-exam-passing-score\\\/#faq-question-1749192639119\",\"name\":\"Is there a break during the FE exam, and does it affect exam scoring?\",\"answerCount\":1,\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The FE exam includes a scheduled break about halfway through the test. Taking the break is optional, but it doesn\u2019t affect your FE exam scores or exam scoring in any way. Use it to recharge.\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"What's the FE Exam Passing Score?","description":"Learn my FE Exam passing score essentials and strategies for success. Equip yourself with the knowledge you need to improve your chances. Read now!","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/fe-exam-passing-score\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"What's the FE Exam Passing Score?","og_description":"Learn my FE Exam passing score essentials and strategies for success. Equip yourself with the knowledge you need to improve your chances. Read now!","og_url":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/fe-exam-passing-score\/","og_site_name":"Charlotte Observer - Careers &amp; Education","article_published_time":"2025-06-06T16:15:45+00:00","article_modified_time":"2025-07-06T17:09:35+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1600,"height":889,"url":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/FE-Exam-Passing-Score-feature-image.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"","Est. reading time":"8 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/fe-exam-passing-score\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/fe-exam-passing-score\/"},"author":{"@type":"Person","image":false,"name":null,"jobTitle":"Writer","url":false,"description":""},"headline":"What\u2019s the FE Exam Passing Score?","datePublished":"2025-06-06T16:15:45+00:00","dateModified":"2025-07-06T17:09:35+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/fe-exam-passing-score\/"},"wordCount":1637,"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/fe-exam-passing-score\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/FE-Exam-Passing-Score-feature-image.jpg","articleSection":["Careers &amp; Education","Engineering"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":["WebPage","FAQPage"],"@id":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/fe-exam-passing-score\/","url":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/fe-exam-passing-score\/","name":"What's the FE Exam Passing Score?","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/fe-exam-passing-score\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/fe-exam-passing-score\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/FE-Exam-Passing-Score-feature-image.jpg","datePublished":"2025-06-06T16:15:45+00:00","dateModified":"2025-07-06T17:09:35+00:00","author":{"@id":""},"description":"Learn my FE Exam passing score essentials and strategies for success. Equip yourself with the knowledge you need to improve your chances. Read now!","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/fe-exam-passing-score\/#breadcrumb"},"mainEntity":[{"@id":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/fe-exam-passing-score\/#faq-question-1749192623490"},{"@id":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/fe-exam-passing-score\/#faq-question-1749192627299"},{"@id":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/fe-exam-passing-score\/#faq-question-1749192631010"},{"@id":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/fe-exam-passing-score\/#faq-question-1749192634755"},{"@id":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/fe-exam-passing-score\/#faq-question-1749192639119"}],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/fe-exam-passing-score\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/fe-exam-passing-score\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/FE-Exam-Passing-Score-feature-image.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/FE-Exam-Passing-Score-feature-image.jpg","width":1600,"height":889,"caption":"FE Exam Passing Score"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/fe-exam-passing-score\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"What\u2019s the FE Exam Passing Score?"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/","name":"Charlotte Observer - Careers &amp; Education","description":"","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":""},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/fe-exam-passing-score\/#faq-question-1749192623490","position":1,"url":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/fe-exam-passing-score\/#faq-question-1749192623490","name":"What determines the FE exam passing score?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The FE exam passing score is not a fixed number. A panel of licensed professional engineers sets the minimum ability level required to pass using psychometric statistical methods.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/fe-exam-passing-score\/#faq-question-1749192627299","position":2,"url":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/fe-exam-passing-score\/#faq-question-1749192627299","name":"Is there an exact passing score for the FE exam?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"There is no exact passing score published by the licensing board. Your raw score is switched to a scaled score to account for variations in difficulty. All exam takers are evaluated against the same minimum ability level, not a specific percentage of correct answers.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/fe-exam-passing-score\/#faq-question-1749192631010","position":3,"url":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/fe-exam-passing-score\/#faq-question-1749192631010","name":"How is the FE exam scored?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"FE exam scores are based on how many questions you answer correctly, especially in your specific engineering discipline. Your raw score is then scaled using the psychometric statistical methods I mentioned earlier, which keeps exam scoring consistent across all test versions and dates.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/fe-exam-passing-score\/#faq-question-1749192634755","position":4,"url":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/fe-exam-passing-score\/#faq-question-1749192634755","name":"How can I prepare effectively to pass the FE exam?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"To prepare effectively and pass the FE exam, focus on core concepts and problem-solving strategies. Practice applying knowledge in areas like inductive reasoning questions and review your discipline-specific topics thoroughly. Also, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/best-fe-prep-courses\/\">use a FE prep course<\/a>!","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/fe-exam-passing-score\/#faq-question-1749192639119","position":5,"url":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/fe-exam-passing-score\/#faq-question-1749192639119","name":"Is there a break during the FE exam, and does it affect exam scoring?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The FE exam includes a scheduled break about halfway through the test. Taking the break is optional, but it doesn\u2019t affect your FE exam scores or exam scoring in any way. Use it to recharge.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"}]}},"first_category":{"name":"Engineering","url":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/engineering\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"attributes":[],"href":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4769"}],"collection":[{"attributes":[],"href":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"attributes":[],"href":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"attributes":{"embeddable":true},"href":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"attributes":{"embeddable":true},"href":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4769"}],"version-history":[{"attributes":{"count":0},"href":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4769\/revisions"}],"acf:post":[{"attributes":{"embeddable":true},"href":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/external-author\/129"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"attributes":{"embeddable":true},"href":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4770"}],"wp:attachment":[{"attributes":[],"href":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4769"}],"wp:term":[{"attributes":{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true},"href":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4769"},{"attributes":{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true},"href":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/careers-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4769"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}