Mechanical Engineering

UMass Amherst

The Ph.D. program is intended to prepare the student for a research career in industry, academia or national laboratories. A dissertation, presenting significant new information, is the primary requirement of the degree.
CIP Code: 14.1901

Graduate Doctorate On-Campus / In-Person

Concentrations

Biomechanical Engineering | Dynamic Systems & Controls | Materials & Manufacturing | Mechanical Design & Biomedical Engineering | Thermo-Fluids & Energy | Wind Power Engineering

Possible Career Paths

Architectural and Engineering Managers | Cost Estimators | Aerospace Engineers | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

UMass Amherst

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is the largest public research university in New England. With more than 28,000 students and over 200 distinct academic programs – including highly ranked programs in business, computer science, health care and the social sciences – UMass Amherst is one of the most comprehensive institutions in the Northeast.