At WPI, lifelong learning is an integral part of our educational philosophy. With personalized support and greater flexibility, our online graduate programs give working professionals access to WPI’s distinctive project-based education––and the real-world knowledge and skills needed to go further in their careers.
Why Choose WPI’s Online Graduate Programs?
- WPI’s approach to online education, including our emphasis on collaboration, promotes strong relationships with expert faculty and peers from around the world whose life and industry experiences will enhance the diversity of yours.
- Collegial academic experience includes a personal support system every step of the way to ensure your success, including a dedicated member of our online team who will guide you from application through graduation.
- A WPI degree carries significant prestige, market value, and job prospects, and the opportunity to join WPI’s impressive network of more than 37,000 alumni from around the world.
- Integrate learnings from practical coursework into your work right away.
- Course start options available in spring, summer, and fall. Check out the academic term starts here.
Online Graduate Programs
Our interactive online program webinars—available on-demand to watch at your convenience—offer an inside look at each of WPI’s different online graduate programs.
Graduate Studies Series
Learn from our enrollment team members and other guests by attending quick and convenient 30-minute webinars we designed to highlight popular topics when starting grad school. Take a deep dive into specific areas of interest such as how to secure funding, how to ace your application, an overview of student services, and more!
Online Degrees & Certificates
| Area of Study | Certificate | Master | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering | master | ||
| Biology & Biotechnology | master | ||
| Biomanufacturing | certificate | ||
| Bioscience Management | master | ||
| Business Administration | master | ||
| Business Analytics | master | ||
| Chemistry: Medicinal Plant Focus | master | ||
| Computer Science (MCS) | master | ||
| Construction Project Management | certificate | master | |
| Data Science | certificate | master | |
| Electrical & Computer Engineering | certificate | master | |
| Environmental Engineering | master | ||
| Fire Protection Engineering | certificate | master | |
| Information Technology | master | ||
| Innovation with User Experience (IUX) | master | ||
| Life Sciences Management | certificate | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering | certificate | master | |
| Materials Science & Engineering | master | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | master | ||
| Mechanical Engineering for Technical Leaders (METL) | certificate | ||
| Operations and Supply Chain Analytics (MS) | master | ||
| Power Systems Engineering | certificate | ||
| Power Systems Engineering (MEng) | master | ||
| Power Systems Management | certificate | master | |
| Robotics Engineering | certificate | master | |
| Supply Chain Analytics | certificate | ||
| Supply Chain Essentials | certificate | ||
| Systems Engineering | certificate | master | phd |
| Systems Engineering Leadership | master |
Master’s in Mathematics for Educators
Offered online, this graduate program is specifically designed for middle and high school educators.
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Catalyst Blog
WPI's Graduate & Professional Studies motivation is to inspire an interest in lifelong learning and career development. Catalyst offers practical tips, professional development tools, and discussions of hot topics in STEM with insights direct from WPI’s labs, researchers, and industry experts.