Our Graduate Programs
Preparing You Today for the Career of Tomorrow
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) offers a wide range of graduate programs designed to meet the needs of today’s STEM professionals. With flexible learning options available both online and on campus, WPI makes it easier for students to balance their studies with professional and personal commitments.
Whether you are looking to advance your skills through a graduate certificate, pursue a master’s degree, or engage in cutting-edge research at the PhD level, WPI’s STEM-designated graduate programs are designed to help you achieve your goals in a way that fits your life.
Why STEM-Designated Programs?
International students on J-1 visas studying in STEM-designated fields—like those at WPI—can extend their stay in the U.S. for up to three years after completing their degree. This extension allows them to engage in practical training and research, further enhancing their skills and career opportunities within the U.S.
Types of Graduate Degrees Available
Master's Programs
Our master’s degrees equip you with advanced knowledge and practical skills to excel in your chosen field. These programs are ideal for both recent graduates and experienced professionals seeking career advancement, with online and on-campus options.
Combined Bachelor's/Master's Programs
If you’re a current undergraduate at WPI, you can accelerate your studies with our combined bachelor's/master's programs. This option allows you to earn both degrees in less time and at a lower cost than pursuing them separately, with flexible online and on-campus delivery.
PhD Programs
For those committed to deep research and innovation, our PhD programs provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to contribute original knowledge in a variety of fields. Some PhD programs may offer a hybrid format with online and on-campus components.
Graduate Certificates
For professionals looking to enhance specific skills or explore a new field, our certificate programs offer focused learning that can be completed in a shorter time frame, providing immediate value in your career. These programs are available in online and on-campus formats to fit your schedule.
50+ Graduate Programs
| Area of Study | Certificate | Master | PhD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering | master | phd | |||
| This degree is also offered Online. | |||||
| Applied Mathematics | master | ||||
| Applied Physics | master | phd | |||
| Applied Statistics | master | ||||
| Architecture | master | ||||
| Artificial Intelligence | certificate | master | |||
| This degree is also offered Online. | |||||
| Biochemistry | master | phd | |||
| Bioinformatics & Computational Biology | master | phd | |||
| Biology & Biotechnology | master | phd | |||
| Biomanufacturing | Online certificate | ||||
| Biomedical Engineering | master | phd | |||
| Biomedical Engineering (MEng) | master | ||||
| Bioscience Management | Online master | ||||
| Biotechnology | master | ||||
| This degree is also offered Online. | |||||
| Business Administration | Online master | phd | |||
| Business Administration in Analytics | master | ||||
| Business Analytics | master | ||||
| This degree is also offered Online. | |||||
| Chemical Engineering | master | phd | |||
| Chemical Engineering (Professional MS) | master | ||||
| Chemistry | master | phd | |||
| Chemistry: Medicinal Plant Focus | Online master | ||||
| Civil Engineering | master | phd | |||
| Civil Engineering (MEng) | master | ||||
| Community Climate Adaptation | master | ||||
| Computational Media | phd | ||||
| Computer Science | certificate | master | phd | ||
| Computer Science (MCS) | master | ||||
| This degree is also offered Online. | |||||
| Construction Project Management | certificate | master | |||
| This degree is also offered Online. | |||||
| This degree is also offered Online. | |||||
| Cybersecurity | master | ||||
| Data Science | certificate | master | phd | ||
| This degree is also offered Online. | |||||
| This degree is also offered Online. | |||||
| Electrical & Computer Engineering | certificate | master | phd | ||
| This degree is also offered Online. | |||||
| This degree is also offered Online. | |||||
| Electrical & Computer Engineering (MEng) | master | ||||
| Environmental Engineering | master | ||||
| This degree is also offered Online. | |||||
| Executive PhD | phd | ||||
| Explosion Protection Engineering | certificate | master | |||
| This degree is also offered Online. | |||||
| This degree is also offered Online. | |||||
| Financial Technology (FinTech) | certificate | master | phd | ||
| Fire Protection Engineering | certificate | master | phd | ||
| This degree is also offered Online. | |||||
| This degree is also offered Online. | |||||
| Global Health | master | ||||
| Industrial Mathematics | master | ||||
| Information Security Management | certificate | ||||
| Information Technology | certificate | master | |||
| This degree is also offered Online. | |||||
| Innovation with User Experience (IUX) | Online certificate | ||||
| This degree is also offered Online. | |||||
| Interactive Media & Game Design (MFA) | master | ||||
| Interactive Media & Game Development | master | ||||
| Learning Sciences & Technologies | master | phd | |||
| Life Sciences Management | Online certificate | ||||
| Management | master | ||||
| Manufacturing Engineering | certificate | master | phd | ||
| This degree is also offered Online. | |||||
| This degree is also offered Online. | |||||
| Materials Process Engineering | master | ||||
| Materials Science & Engineering | master | phd | |||
| This degree is also offered Online. | |||||
| Mathematical Sciences | phd | ||||
| Mathematics for Educators (MME) | master | ||||
| Mathematics for Educators (MMED) | master | ||||
| Mechanical Engineering | master | phd | |||
| This degree is also offered Online. | |||||
| Mechanical Engineering for Technical Leaders (METL) | Online certificate | ||||
| Neuroscience | master | ||||
| Nuclear Science & Engineering | certificate | ||||
| Operations and Supply Chain Analytics (MS) | master | ||||
| This degree is also offered Online. | |||||
| Physics | master | phd | |||
| Physics for Educators | master | ||||
| Power Systems Engineering | Online certificate | ||||
| Power Systems Engineering (MEng) | Online master | ||||
| Power Systems Management | Online certificate | Online master | |||
| Robotics Engineering | certificate | master | phd | ||
| This degree is also offered Online. | |||||
| This degree is also offered Online. | |||||
| Science and Technology for Innovation in Global Development | certificate | master | |||
| Statistics | phd | ||||
| Supply Chain Analytics | Online certificate | ||||
| Supply Chain Essentials | Online certificate | ||||
| Systems Engineering | Online certificate | Online master | Online phd | ||
| Systems Engineering Leadership | Online master | ||||