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Alphabetical Listing
View an alphabetical list of our programs and degrees. The Michigan Tech Graduate School currently offers 27 PhD programs, 34 master's programs, and 6 graduate certificate programs.
Program List by College/School
The Michigan Tech Graduate School offers graduate programs in each of our colleges and schools as well as interdisciplinary degrees:
PhD Programs
The Michigan Tech Graduate School offers 27 PhD programs. Students can apply with a previous master's degree or directly from their undergraduate bachelor's program.
- Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors
- Atmospheric Sciences
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computational Science and Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Physics
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental and Energy Policy
- Forest Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology
- Forest Science
- Geological Engineering
- Geology
- Geophysics
- Industrial Heritage and Archeology
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mathematical Sciences
- Mechanical Engineering - Engineering Mechanics
- Mining Engineering
- Physics
- Rhetoric and Technical Communication
Master's Programs
The Michigan Tech Graduate School offers 34 master's degree programs.
- Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors (MS)
- Applied Ecology (MS)
- Applied Natural Resource Economics (MS)
- Applied Science Education (MS)
- Biological Sciences (MS)
- Biomedical Engineering (MS)
- Business Administration (MBA)
- Chemical Engineering (MS)
- Chemistry (MS)
- Civil Engineering (MS)
- Computer Sciences (MS)
- Computer Engineering (MS)
- Electrical Engineering (MS)
- Engineering (MEng)
- Engineering Mechanics (MS)
- Environmental Engineering (MS)
- Environmental Engineering Science (MS)
- Environmental Policy (MS)
- Forest Ecology and Management (MS)
- Forest Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology (MS)
- Forestry (MForestry, MS)
- Geological Engineering (MS)
- Geology (MS)
- Geophysics (MS)
- Industrial Archaeology (MS)
- Integrated Geospatial Technology (MS)
- Materials Science and Engineering (MS)
- Mathematical Sciences (MS)
- Mechanical Engineering (MS)
- Medical Informatics (MS)
- Mining Engineering (MS)
- Physics (MS)
- Rhetoric and Technical Communication (MS)
Accelerated Master's Programs
Current Michigan Tech undergraduate students can earn a MS degree in just a single year of study beyond their BS through the accelerated master's program.
The following programs offer an accelerated master's degree:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Mechanics
- Forestry (Master of Forestry)
- Integrated Geospatial Technology
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Students need to apply prior to completing their undergraduate degree in order to be eligible for the accelerated master's programs.
Peace Corps Master's International Programs
Michigan Tech offers eight Peace Corps Master’s International Programs, the most offered by any university in the country. The programs combine academic study with supervised, practical field experience and research.
OSM / VISTA and Peace Corps Coverdell Fellows Programs
Michigan Tech offers four Office of Surface Mining (OSM) / VISTA Graduate Programs. The programs combine academic study with supervised, practical field experience and research.
In association with the OSM/VISTA program, Michigan Tech also offers six Peace Corps Coverdell Fellows Programs:
Online and Blended Programs
Graduate Degree Programs
- Master of Engineering (emphasis on hybrid electric drive vehicle engineering)
- MS in Applied Science Education
- MS in Electrical Engineering (emphasis on power engineering focus)
- MS in Mechanical Engineering
- MS in Medical Informatics
- PhD Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics
- Tech MBA Online
Graduate Certificate Programs
Undergraduate/Graduate Certificate Programs
Negotiated Agreements (Dual Degree / Exchange Programs)
Michigan Tech partners in negotiated agreements for international dual degrees and international exchange programs. We also have a variety of domestic partnerships, which allow our students to expand their opportunities for graduate education.
Graduate Certificate Programs
Graduate certificates can be obtained concurrently with a graduate degree or can be obtained by students who have completed an undergraduate degree.