Industry Partnerships

WPI's Graduate and Professional Studies is a trusted academic partner for organizations such as RTX, BAE Systems, National Grid, and Eversource. Through strong partnerships in learning, we deliver high-impact graduate education that helps employees deepen expertise, build new skills, and prepare for the next stage of their careers.

With 50+ graduate certificates and master’s degrees, organizations can invest in a workforce development program that equips their teams with the advanced knowledge needed to stay competitive and dynamic in the age of AI.

Why Organizations Choose WPI

With our graduate programs, companies gain customized education solutions designed to drive change.

WPI’s project-based learning model reflects the complex challenges professionals face every day. Employees enrolled in a WPI graduate program gain practical knowledge they can immediately apply to their work, helping organizations drive innovation and solve real problems.

Nationally Recognized - Industry Partnerships

Nationally Recognized Excellence

Let the numbers do the talking. WPI is ranked among the top engineering graduate programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, offering rigorous programs that combine academic depth with applied learning.

Expert Faculty, Real Industry Insight

Students learn from faculty who are both respected scholars and industry practitioners, bringing current industry perspectives and research directly into the classroom.

Flexible, Career-Focused Programs

Our graduate certificates and master’s degrees are designed with flexibility in mind for working professionals. Employees can advance their education while continuing to contribute to their organization.

#18

best graduate online engineering program

U.S. News & World Report (2026)

#22

best value college/top return on investment

PayScale.com (2024)

#77

best value school - national universities

U.S. News and World Report (2025)

Strengthen Your Workforce + Support Employee Growth

Upskill and reskill employees in emerging technologies and industry-relevant fields.
Build technical and leadership capabilities.
Apply learning directly to workplace challenges through project-based coursework.
Attract and retain top talent by supporting career growth and development.
Expand employees’ career opportunities while strengthening innovation across teams.
Access to customized WPI-hosted information sessions and dedicated student success support.
Benefit from generous tuition discounts and strong long-term workforce ROI.

Current Industry Partners at WPI

Worcester Polytechnic Institute partners with leading organizations across industry to advance education, innovation, and workforce development.

Through these partnerships, employees gain access to graduate certificates and master’s degrees that build advanced skills and support career growth.

Explore our established partnerships below to learn more about each collaboration.

Let’s find solutions together. Become an academic partner.

Whether you’re looking to support employee education, strengthen your talent pipeline, or expand professional learning opportunities, WPI is ready to partner with you. Our team works with organizations to create pathways for employees to gain advanced skills, deepen expertise, and bring new ideas back to the workplace.

Contact Meghan Sweeney, Associate Director, Student Engagement and Recruiting, Corporate and Partnerships

Become an Industry Education Partner

Experiential PhD

WPI supports individuals working full-time in industry to pursue PhD degrees either part-time or full-time on topics related to their employment. Learn more about this opportunity and how to obtain this industry-based PhD degree.

WPI Experiential PhD program page