With on-campus, evening classes, and the option to study full- or part-time, Merrimack is sure to fit your schedule and life priorities.
Master's Degrees in Engineering
Technology is constantly moving forward, and our engineering graduate degrees keep you ahead of the curve, ready to tackle the next big project. In addition to building top-notch technical expertise, you’ll acquire professional polish and interdisciplinary skills that distinguish you in the engineering job market or management roles.
Affordable
With generous scholarships and many programs offering full-tuition fellowships, the average cost of attendance is comparable to or less than public universities.
Supportive
Enjoy small class sizes and learning environments with personalized attention while studying alongside similarly motivated peers.
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GRADUATE ENGINEERING PROGRAMS
Graduate School of Engineering and Computational Sciences
Start building toward a better future with Merrimack College. Our master’s programs in engineering offer advanced technical and leadership skills in civil or mechanical engineering and engineering management or product management. Programs are customizable with scholarship and fellowship opportunities available.
With on-campus, evening classes, and the option to study full- or part-time, Merrimack is sure to fit your schedule and life priorities.
Affordable
With generous scholarships and many programs offering full-tuition fellowships, the average cost of attendance is comparable to or less than public universities.
Supportive
Enjoy small class sizes and learning environments with personalized attention while studying alongside similarly motivated peers.
DISCOVER THE MERRIMACK DIFFERENCE
Practical
Graduate with the relevant skills and marketable expertise that are sought by today’s employers.
Experience-Based
Gain unparalleled hands-on practice and transformative learning experiences both in and out of the classroom.
Discover the Merrimack Difference
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Career-Focused Master's Degrees
CAREER-FOCUSED MASTER DEGREES
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On-campus Open to technology, science, and engineering professionals with aspirations to lead in technology-based industries. Our program combines technical expertise with leadership, communication, analytic, and project management skills—and more. You’ll gain the credentials and experience that today’s employers want.
Online Our online Engineering Management program offers a concentration in product management and delivers a broad range of skills that help product managers engage in concepts through experiential learning. You'll develop strong business acumen, strategic skills, and specialized learning based on one of three tracks in Life Sciences, Software/Web/Mobile, and Technology.
On-campus Do you like to work on real-life problems that benefit society and want to oversee solutions to complicated and interdisciplinary challenges? Through intensive analytical coursework and hands-on experience, you’ll gain the knowledge you need to work on everything from robotics and prosthetics to centrifuges and rocket propulsion systems.
On-campus Merrimack's Civil Engineering program offers the opportunity to create your area of focus in geotechnical engineering, structural engineering. This program is uniquely designed to respond to the significant demand for advanced degrees in civil engineering and address our environment and infrastructure challenges.
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ONLINE & ON-CAMPUS GRADUATE PROGRAMS THAT FIT YOUR GOALS
Accounting, M.S. (Online)
Business Analytics, M.S. (Online)
Data Science & Business Analytics, (Online Certificate)
Management, M.S. (Online or Hybrid)
Community Engagement, M.Ed. (Online or On-campus)
Criminology and Criminal Justice, M.S.
Criminology and Criminal Justice, M.S. (With Police Academy)
Educational Leadership, C.A.G.S.
Higher Education, M.Ed.
School Counseling, M.Ed.
Social Work, MSW
Teacher Education, M.Ed (Online or On-campus)
Athletic Training, M.S.
Community Health Education, M.S.
Exercise and Sport Science, M.S.
Health & Wellness Management, M.S.
Healthcare Analytics, M.S. (Online)
Nutrition & Human Performance, M.S.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.S.
Communication, M.A.
Public Affairs, M.P.A.
Spiritual Direction, M.A.
Spirituality, M.A.
Biology, M.S.
Civil Engineering, M.S.
Computer Science, M.S.
Data Science, M.S. (Online)
Data Science (Online Certificate)
Engineering Management, M.S.
Engineering Management, M.S. (Online)
Mechanical Engineering, M.S.
Our graduate programs in engineering will equip you with a combination of technical proficiency and well-rounded professional skills to set you apart from the competition.
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BUSINESS
EDUCATION & SOCIAL POLICY
HEALTH SCIENCES
LIBERAL ARTS
SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
Flexible
With on-campus, evening classes, and the option to study full- or part-time, Merrimack is sure to fit your schedule and life priorities.
Affordable
With generous scholarships and many programs offering full-tuition fellowships, the average cost of attendance is comparable to or less than public universities.
Supportive
Enjoy small class sizes and learning environments with personalized attention while studying alongside similarly motivated peers.
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Practical
Graduate with the relevant skills and marketable expertise that are sought by today’s employers.
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At Merrimack College, we’re proud of our long history of providing quality degrees to students entering the job market. Our faculty are more than just teachers. We are committed to helping you grow — academically, personally and professionally — so that you graduate as a confident, well-prepared leader.
A TOP GRADUATE SCHOOL
U.S. News & World Report 2020 #46 Best Regional Universities/North
The Princeton Review 2020 Best Regional College
Money magazine 2018 Most Transformative College
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Please note: Fellowships are available (but not guaranteed) for students in the Civil and Mechanical Engineering Thesis Option. Fellowships are not available for the M.S. in Engineering Management or Product Management.
INCREASE YOUR EARNING POTENTIAL
Sources: Salary.com, 2025; Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 2023; Glassdoor, 2024
Qualifying civil and mechanical engineering students can apply for full-tuition scholarships!
Average salary for a Senior Civil Engineer in Massachusetts
$129,600
Average salary for a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Boston
$165,370
Average salary for Architectural and Engineering Managers
$157,000
Average salary for a Product Manager
Modality:
Build industry-relevant skills for tackling critical infrastructure challenges with Merrimack’s M.S. in Civil Engineering. This program covers advanced structural design, sustainable infrastructure, geotechnical systems and water resource management. Project or thesis options. Scholarship and fellowship opportunities available.
Civil Engineering
On Campus
Start Terms:
Fall, Spring
STEM Designated:
Yes
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?
Develop versatile technical skills that can apply to engineering roles in fields from robotics to medical device manufacturing with Merrimack’s M.S. in Mechanical Engineering. This program helps you deepen your understanding of core engineering principles and covers materials, automation, advanced manufacturing techniques and systems and component design. Project or thesis options. Scholarship and fellowship opportunities available.
Mechanical Engineering
Modality:
On Campus
Start Terms:
Fall, Spring
STEM Designated:
Yes
Merrimack’s online M.S. in Engineering Management prepares you to lead projects, processes and people with advanced communication, decision-making and project management capabilities. Choose from four concentration options: Innovation Projects, Life Sciences, Lean Six Sigma or New Product Development. Scholarship opportunities available.
Engineering Management
Modality:
Online, Synchronous
Start Terms:
Fall I & II, Spring I & II, Summer I & II
STEM Designated:
Yes
Learn to guide projects from research to prototype to launch with Merrimack’s online M.S. in Product Management. This program covers industry-current product management technology and software systems and workflows. Customize your degree with one of three concentrations: Life Sciences, Software/Web/Mobile or Complex Technological Products. Scholarship opportunities available.
Product Management
Modality:
Start Terms:
STEM Designated:
Fall I & II, Spring I & II, Summer I & II
Yes
Online, Synchronous
Our master’s programs in engineering offer you options to fit your personal and professional goals. Mechanical and civil engineering students can pursue a graduate thesis to prepare for doctoral-level study or a project-based program for immediate impact. Engineering or product management students can focus on a specific industry with one of our concentrations.
Personalized
Merrimack makes your master’s degree in engineering an investment you can afford. Students in any of our programs can qualify for scholarship opportunities, while thesis students in our civil and mechanical engineering programs can apply for fellowships, too. All in all, the average cost of attendance for our engineering students is comparable to tuition at a public university.
Affordable
At Merrimack, you’re never lost in the crowd. Benefit from small class sizes that ensure personal attention from faculty, plus the opportunity to build relationships with your peers in class. We also offer support resources for students that can include personal success coaching, career services support and access to LinkedIn Learning courses at no extra cost.
Supportive
Merrimack College is recognized regionally and nationally for its high-quality programs and student outcomes. Our School of Engineering and Computational Sciences is home to award-winning engineering faculty who bring deep research expertise and industry experience to your classes.
Exceptional
Online or on campus, we offer our engineering master’s degree students opportunities to apply theory in practice. Civil and mechanical engineering students can design, create and iterate in our state-of-the-art labs, while engineering and product management students cover case studies and complete practical capstone projects.
Practical
Merrimack’s faculty and industry relationships offer you the opportunity to expand and strengthen your professional network in engineering from the very start of your program. Our graduate students conduct research with our faculty, join local and national professional associations and more.
Connected
CUSTOMIZE YOUR ENGINEERING DEGREE
Master of Science in Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Options
THESIS OPTION
The thesis option emphasizes academic research and is ideal for students interested in diving deeply into a specific topic within their field. Under the guidance of a faculty advisor, students will conduct original research, analyze their findings, and present them in a formal written thesis. This process culminates in a defense before a committee. Opting for the thesis route provides a foundation for those considering further academic pursuits, such as a Ph.D., and hones skills in research methodology, critical analysis and scholarly writing. In year 2, the thesis student will take two semesters of thesis work (8 credits) under the mentorship and supervision of a faculty member.
PROJECT OPTION
The project option focuses on practical application, allowing students to apply their coursework knowledge to real-world challenges. Instead of extensive academic research, students undertake a significant project, which may be collaborative. This project demonstrates their ability to solve problems, innovate, and produce tangible outcomes. A final report or presentation is typically required, detailing the project’s objectives and results. This option is well-suited for students aiming to enhance their practical skills for direct application in industry or professional settings.
Master of Science in Engineering Management Concentrations & Graduate Certificates
INNOVATION PROJECTS
NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
LEAN SIX SIGMA
LIFE SCIENCES
Master of Science in Product Management & Graduate Certificate Concentrations
LIFE SCIENCES
SOFTWARE/WEB/MOBILE
COMPLEX TECHNOLOGICAL PRODUCTS
Visit our website to learn more about Merrimack's Engineering and Computational Sciences graduate programs!
Because it’s a smaller school the professors are really personal with their students – they’re really helpful. Every time you’d go to them for advice or their office hours they’re willing to help.
__ Diana C. M'22 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Founded in 1947 to serve the educational needs of military service members returning from World War II, Merrimack College has a record of supporting student success. Thousands of our graduates have come to us for their educations – and left as Merrimack Warriors. Here are a few of our recent rankings and accolades.
U.S. News & World Report 2025 #5 Most Innovative Schools in the North
U.S. News & World Report 2025 #39 Best Regional Universities in the North
Money Magazine 2023 Most Transformative College
Abound Best Graduate Schools
The Princeton Review 2024 Best Regional College
The Chronicle of Higher Education Fastest-Growing Private Nonprofit Institution - Master’s