Degrees & Certificates

WPI encourages the formation of interdisciplinary graduate programs to meet new professional needs or the special interests of particular students. Learn more about graduate interdisciplinary programs in the Graduate Catalog.

Experiential PhD

WPI’s Experiential PhD is a flexible framework that enables professionals to pursue a doctoral degree while continuing to work full-time, partnering closely with their employer and WPI faculty to conduct rigorous, real-world research. Designed to balance work, life, and academic goals, this model ensures the same academic quality and doctoral recognition as traditional PhD programs while advancing innovation in cutting-edge fields.