Our Graduate Students

graduate students in the gowns jumping out of excitement

At WPI Graduate & Professional Studies, our diverse community comprises students from all walks of life, representing a wide range of experiences, backgrounds, and career goals. 

Whether you're looking to build upon your undergraduate education, advance in your current career, or explore new professional opportunities, WPI provides flexible and comprehensive graduate programs to support your journey—available both online and on campus, full time and part time. 

Graduate Career Outcomes

 WPI alumni are thriving.

To explore what WPI alumni are doing after completing their degrees, check out our Graduate Career Outcomes Survey. 

This interactive dashboard provides key insights into employment trends, industries, and salary ranges for WPI graduate students, helping you see the value of a WPI education. Discover where a WPI degree can take you by exploring the data from recent graduates.

Top five employers of WPI graduates:

  • Raytheon Technologies (Pratt & Whitney and Collins Aerospace)
  • MITRE
  • National Grid
  • BAE Systems
  • General Dynamics

 

94%

of master’s graduates are employed, continuing their studies, or serving in the military or volunteer service one year after graduating

Class of 2023
93%

of PhD graduates are employed, continuing their studies, or serving in the military or volunteer service one year after graduating

Class of 2023
788

master's degrees awarded in 2024

69

PhD degrees awarded in 2024

Recent Undergraduates 

WPI’s graduate programs provide a seamless transition from your bachelor’s studies, helping you gain specialized knowledge and set the stage for a successful career. Around 25% of our undergraduates plan to attend graduate school. 

Some of our esteemed undergraduates take part in our combined bachelor’s/master’s program. This accelerated track allows students to obtain an MS degree after only five years of full-time coursework (typically one additional year after completion of the BS).

WPI has also partnered with a number of universities to build a pathway for master's degree seekers. View our available transfer agreements

Career Professionals

Whether you’ve been in the workforce for a few years or decades, our graduate programs are designed to fit seamlessly into your busy schedule while equipping you with the advanced skills needed to climb the career ladder or transition into a new role. 

Many of our students come from industries such as engineering, business, technology, and healthcare. By pursuing our programs, you not only enhance your own career prospects but also bring valuable expertise and innovation back to your organization.

 With flexible options for online and on-campus courses, you can balance your studies with your professional life, ensuring both your personal growth and your organization’s success

International Students 

WPI welcomes students from around the globe, offering a supportive environment and the opportunity to collaborate with peers from diverse cultural and academic backgrounds. Our programs prepare you for global career opportunities. Our international graduate students come from more than 50 countries and comprise 36% of our full-time graduate student population.

Top 10 countries our master’s students are from:
  • India
  • China
  • Ghana
  • Pakistan
  • Nigeria
  • Bangladesh
  • Egypt
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Vietnam
  • Afghanistan

 

Top 10 countries our PhD students are from:
  • China
  • Iran
  • India
  • Nigeria
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Turkey
  • Bangladesh
  • Russian Federation
  • Panama
  • Thailand

 

Preview

International students on both sides of Gompei

Mimi Sheller
The world faces so many challenges: climate change, refugee crises, and worries about wars and national borders. Now more than ever, we need global connections to build a more socially just world.
  • Mimi Sheller
  • Dean of the Global School

Domestic Students 

From coast to coast, WPI attracts students from across the U.S. who are seeking an education rooted in problem solving, research, and innovation. Whether online or here on campus, we make it possible for students from any location to engage with our world-class education.

Top 10 states our master’s students are from:
  • Massachusetts
  • New Hampshire
  • Connecticut
  • New York
  • California
  • New Jersey
  • Rhode Island
  • Pennsylvania
  • Maine
  • Virginia

 

Top 10 states our PhD students are from:
  • Massachusetts
  • Connecticut
  • California
  • New York
  • Rhode Island
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • Pennsylvania
  • Maryland
  • Virginia

 

WPI is located in the heart of New England, at the center of a thriving biotech hub with easy access to major cities like Boston and New York. With WPI’s strong ties to industry and research, students have unparalleled access to internships, collaborations, and career opportunities within the region’s growing technology and life sciences sectors.

WPI’s commitment to flexibility and innovation means that geographic boundaries are no obstacle to advancing your education and career with us.

 

Preview students smiling as they finish the bridge crossing

Get to Know Our Graduate Students

Every WPI student has an individual story about who they are and what this university means to them. Get to know some of our graduate students. Head over to our Student Voices page and search for Graduate.

WPI Alumni

Many of our graduate students are WPI alumni who return to The Hill to continue their educational journey. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise in your field, pursue a new area of interest, or make a career shift, WPI offers graduate programs tailored for lifelong learners. Alumni also benefit from our alumni tuition discount.