Worcester Polytechnic Institute

LEARN BY DOING

At Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), our interdisciplinary and collaborative approach to project-based learning forms the foundation of our educational philosophy.

We fully advocate the value of learning by doing. Experiential learning provides real-world knowledge and develops leadership, collaborative, and critical-thinking skills. Whether you’re shifting careers or advancing your current role to the next level, getting your master’s degree online from WPI prepares you to confidently hit the ground running, knowing that you’re professionally prepared.

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Top 25 STEM Colleges

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Academically Strong and Inclusive

We are proud that WPI is recognized for its academic excellence, career services, and return on investment. Our community embodies a culture of inclusion, with proactive initiatives to improve diversity, equality, and inclusion in STEM and beyond.

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"WPI has instilled the importance of exploring new ideas using technology in avenues of business or medicine or even beyond our imagination."

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11.5M Jobs

Today, access to big data is an essential requirement for organizations across all industries to enable the development of advanced data infrastructures and teams. Now through 2026, job openings for data scientists are projected to grow to 11.5 million.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

The WPI Skills Crossover

WPI’s online Master of Computer Science and Master of Science in Data Science programs incorporate the most in-demand technology skills across both fields, giving students a unique advantage through interdisciplinary learning.

Education with ROI

Annual median salaries in the computer science and data science fields, and those that use elements of both, lead the nation’s job market.

Big Data Engineer $166,500
Data Architect $145,550
Software Engineer $123,250
Systems Security Administrator $120,500
Cloud Computing Analyst $101,250

Source: Robert Half Technology Salary Survey

Computer Science Career Outlook

Projected 10-year job growth for Information Security Analysts is 31.6%

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

WPI Faculty

Postdoc Applied Statistics Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), 2009

Narahara Chari Dingari

Adjunct Teaching Professor

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My work has contributed to the development and delivery of numerous graduate courses for this program in the areas of Systems Thinking, Systems Architecture, Design, Integration, Testing, Validation and Verification.

Thomas F. Gannon

Professor of Practice

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For me, programming led me to appreciate fundamental concepts in Computer Science (CS) and directed me to major in CS. I've always been passionate about the possibilities of computer programming; this forms the basis for all of my teaching.

George T. Heineman

Associate Professor

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I continually innovate in my courses to ensure students enjoy the learning experience, learn the key concepts and skills related to information systems through real-world examples, have an opportunity to learn from each other, learn to present themselves as professionals, and most importantly, learn to use or develop technology to make a difference.

Bengisu Tulu

Associate Professor

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To proceed with either the BSN to MSN FNP or the BSN to DNP FNP, you are required to have a bachelor’s degree and hold your RN license.

If you don’t meet these requirements but would still like further information, please contact us.

To proceed with the EdD in Educational Leadership and Organizational Leadership, you are required to have a master’s degree.

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LEARN BY DOING

Our Online Programs

Academically Strong and Inclusive

WPI Online Programs at a Glance

Master of Computer Science

Master of Science in Data Science

Narahara Chari Dingari

Adjunct Teaching Professor

Thomas F. Gannon

Professor of Practice

George T. Heineman

Associate Professor

Bengisu Tulu

Associate Professor

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5 Types of Data Structures and Algorithms Computer Scientists Must Know

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Top 5 Skills for a Data Scientist: What’s in Demand?

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