Education accreditation is the process by which an independent accreditation body (AB) assesses an educational institution’s compliance with established standards of quality and effectiveness. ABs assess educational institutions against a variety of factors, including the institution’s mission, curriculum, faculty, facilities, and student outcomes.

Education accreditation is important for a number of reasons:

• It helps to ensure the quality of education that students receive.
• It helps students to make informed decisions about where to attend college.
• It helps businesses and organizations to identify qualified graduates.
• It helps educational institutions to access government funding and student loans.

USAB Education Accreditation

The United States Accreditation Board (USAB) accredits educational institutions to a variety of standards, including:

• Accreditation for Higher Education Institutions (achei)
• Accreditation for Distance Education (aede)
• Accreditation for Business Schools and Programs (acbsp)
• Accreditation for Engineering Technology Education (abet)
• Accreditation for Healthcare Education Programs (acccme)
• Accreditation for Nursing Education (aacn)
• Accreditation for Teacher Education (caep)

How to Apply for USAB Education Accreditation

Educational institutions that are interested in applying for USAB accreditation can visit the USAB website for more information. The USAB website includes information on the accreditation process, the requirements for accreditation, and the costs associated with accreditation.