Engineering Degrees for Students Who Want to Build the Future
Design rockets, create robots, develop sustainable solutions. Address real engineering challenges from your first day at WPI.
1WPI Class of 2024, all bachelor's degrees | 2All degree levels, all areas of study | 3U.S. News & World Report, 2025 | 4LinkedIn Top Colleges, 2025
Not Sure Which Engineering Path? That's Okay.
At WPI, uncertainty becomes your greatest advantage. Apply now—explore before committing to your path. Our flexible curriculum and seven-week terms let you test-drive different engineering disciplines while building real solutions—no pressure to have it all figured out yet.
What You'll Do Starting on Your First Day
Not simulations. Real engineering problems.
Design spacecraft systems and test rocket engines
Work on real space exploration projects like CubeSat constellation design for radio telescope imaging and asteroid mining robotics platforms. Build hardware that contributes to actual space missions, not just theoretical models.
Build autonomous robots for real-world applications
Develop surgical robotics systems using advanced modeling techniques and create non-invasive neural controllers for prosthetics. Your code will control actual machines addressing problems in healthcare and industry.
Engineer medical devices that save lives
Work on projects like flexible wearable sensors and cardiac patch technology evaluation. Partner with medical professionals to design rehabilitation devices and diagnostic tools that help real patients.
Optimize systems for efficiency and sustainability
Design micro-hydropower systems for communities, optimize manufacturing processes for global companies, and develop climate adaptation strategies. Your projects will improve operations and create lasting environmental impact.
How You'll Actually Learn (Spoiler: It's Different)
We don't expect you to have any experience, only curiosity. This is a place to build your confidence, not just your resume.
7-Week Terms
Intensive focus on 3 courses at a time. No juggling 6 classes—dive deep into each subject.
Projects From Day One
Apply theory immediately. Build, test, fail, iterate—just like real engineers do.
Collaborative Teams
Work together, not against each other. No curve grading—success isn't limited.
No Failing Grades
A, B, C, or NR system. Take risks, try new things without fear of tanking your GPA.
13:1 Ratio
Small classes mean professors know your name and your goals. Personal attention matters.
Simple Success Formula
Go to class. Do the work. Ask for help. It really is that straightforward.
10 ABET-Accredited Engineering Programs
Each with BS/MS options and direct paths to top employers
Aerospace Engineering
- Design real aircraft & rocket propulsion systems
- Test hardware in specialized labs and wind tunnels
SpaceX, Lockheed Martin, NASA, Boeing, Blue Origin
Architectural Engineering
- Master building systems with cutting-edge BIM technology
- Balance sustainability, performance, and aesthetics
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, Arup, WSP, JENSEN HUGHES
Biomedical Engineering
- Create medical devices with practicing clinicians
- Access 21 specialized labs for hands-on development
Medtronic, Bristol Myers Squibb, Abbott, Cytiva
Chemical Engineering
- Transform materials for pharmaceuticals and energy
- Drive sustainable manufacturing innovation
Bristol Myers Squibb, DuPont, Moderna, Pfizer
Civil Engineering
- Build infrastructure that shapes communities
- Address climate adaptation with smart city design
Jacobs, Mott MacDonald, JENSEN HUGHES, Barnard Construction
Cybersecurity
- Design and build secure systems at every level, from microchips to code
- Blend hardware engineering and computer science to address modern threats
MITRE • Lockheed Martin • BAE Systems • U.S. Department of Defense
Electrical & Computer Engineering
- Build systems from smartphones to spacecraft
- Create wireless networks and machine learning algorithms
Microsoft, Intel, SpaceX, Amazon, Raytheon/RTX
Environmental Engineering
- Design water treatment and renewable energy systems
- Address real environmental challenges globally
AECOM, CDM Smith, Haley & Aldrich, Tighe & Bond
Industrial Engineering
- Optimize complex systems across industries
- Bridge engineering with business strategy
Saint-Gobain, Sjogren Industries, Healthcare Systems, Consulting Firms
Mechanical Engineering
- Design and test real mechanical systems
- Work with GE Aerospace, SpaceX, and industry leaders
General Dynamics, GE Aerospace, RTX, SpaceX
Robotics Engineering
- Build functioning robots from year one
- Study at one of the nation's first robotics programs
SpaceX, Amazon Robotics, Symbotic, Agility Robotics
Fire Protection Engineering*
- Control wildfires, manage risks, prevent explosions
- *Not a major; earn a master’s in 5 years with our BS/MS
Code Red Consultants, Jensen Hughes, RAN Fire Protection Engineering, Burns & McDonnell
Find Your Engineering Superpower
Not sure which path fits you best? Take 30 seconds to discover your engineering destiny.
Choose what excites you most ⚡
90% of Our Graduates Are Employed or Continuing Their Studies Within 6 Months
This success rate represents all degree levels and all areas of study
"My main interest in studying at WPI, in addition to a strong industrial engineering program, was the format and project-based learning. Specifically, course projects allow me to explore various academic interests while developing communication skills and a team-oriented mindset that have been essential in my recent internships."
Our engineering graduates work at:
SpaceX • Microsoft • NASA • Medtronic • Amazon • Boeing • Intel • Lockheed Martin • General Dynamics • RTX
...and many, many more
Global Projects: Work on real engineering problems worldwide through the Global Projects Program. Recent projects include designing vertical axis wind turbines, developing emergency water treatment plans in Puerto Rico, creating production lines to empower migrant women in Australia, and optimizing healthcare systems globally.
Ready to Engineer Tomorrow's Solutions?
Join 5,400+ students already building the future at WPI.
Apply Now"Go to class. Do the work. Ask for help."
Early Decision/Early Action I: November 1
Early Decision/Early Action II: January 5
Regular Decision: February 1