PhD in Mechanical Engineering

WPI’s extensive, well-funded facilities accommodate nearly every research niche in the field. In our state-of-the-art labs, you’ll have access to the latest equipment and will foster collaborative relationships with fellow researchers across disciplines.

Whether you’re already a mechanical engineer working in the field or want to expand your industry connections and exceed your personal career goals, pursuing a doctorate in mechanical engineering will set you up for success. Maybe you have questions about mechanical engineering PhD salary or sample companies who have hired our WPI graduates? Explore our career outlook for mechanical engineering where you’ll find answers to mechanical engineering PhD jobs, top companies our graduates work at like Amazon Robotics, BOSE, and even Space X, and more. Are you interested in learning more about our robust research offerings? Explore how you can make new discoveries and solve critical engineering challenges on our research page.

Are you a mechanical engineering professional ready to tackle critical engineering challenges and assume a leadership role in the field? Earn a master’s in mechanical engineering which will immerse you in diverse research areas for top companies like NASA, BOSE, and more. Seek new discoveries and be on the forefront of solutions to pressing challenges as you work with our world-class faculty members. From fluids engineering to energy and science or even nano and micro engineering, you’ll have the opportunity to dive into whichever area interests you most. Do you prefer a flexible online format? You can take classes when it’s most convenient for you with our master’s in mechanical engineering online.

Are you driven by creating innovative solutions and advancing as a leader in your industry? Our mechanical engineering for technical leaders graduate certificate empowers mechanical engineers like you to be well-rounded in the field. Our grad certificate combines leadership, management, and technical coursework to deliver students a well-rounded education. Advance your career without skipping a beat with our flexible online format and work with your faculty advisor to determine a relevant plan of study that fits your career goals.

Mechanical engineers can focus their academic and career paths on the topics that interest them the most. At WPI, the bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering lets you explore such diverse areas as biomechanical engineering, energy, engineering mechanics, manufacturing engineering, materials science, mechanical design, and/or robotics. Your course work in mathematics, chemistry, physics, and several engineering disciplines helps you gain a foundation while focusing on work that motivates you. And our project-based approach means your undergrad work lets you apply your knowledge to problems you’ll see in the real world. If you’re interested in gaining the fundamental ideas behind mechanical engineering, but are majoring in a different discipline, then a mechanical engineering minor is a good option. You’ll gain the knowledge you need to apply mechanical engineering principles to your area of study. This valuable perspective enriches what you are learning and helps you sharpen your critical thinking skills, too.