Graduate programs

The MME Department offers three graduate degrees: Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME), Master of Science in Materials Science (MSMSE), and PhD in Mechanical Engineering. Each program is designed to help students achieve career goals, meeting industry, or research interests.

Master’s students who plan to work or who are currently working in industry have the ability to earn a master's degree by completing coursework and foregoing research, while students seeking research opportunities or advancement to a PhD program have the option to perform research with a variety of faculty members, and complete either a thesis or project. PhD students are required to conduct research and complete a dissertation.

Focus areas, research possibilities, faculty and lab information can be found here: Graduate Focus Areas.