Graduate Programs
Advanced Education to Transform Your Career
Ranked among the top universities for ROI with high salaries and high-demand career opportunities.
Florida Poly offers graduate programs designed to enhance your expertise and advance your career in the rapidly evolving STEM fields. With a focus on innovation, hands-on learning, and personalized attention, our graduate programs provide the knowledge and experience you need to leap ahead in your field while making an impact.
Learning Formats Designed for Your Life
Florida Poly’s graduate programs offer a range of delivery options to support both traditional full‑time students and working professionals.
Fully Online Program
Engineering Management
Engineering Management is delivered fully online, offering maximum flexibility for professionals seeking to advance into leadership roles. Students can complete coursework from any location while maintaining full‑time work schedules.
Evening & Online Mixed-Format Program
Data Science
The Data Science program includes a combination of evening in‑person courses, online courses, and courses that blend online and in‑person components. Because several classes meet on campus in the evenings, students should live locally or be able to commute to campus. This format is well‑suited for local working professionals who need flexibility while still benefiting from face‑to‑face instruction.
Daytime, On-Campus Programs
Computer Science | Mechanical Engineering | Electrical Engineering
These programs follow a traditional daytime, in‑person format on campus. They are ideal for students who prefer structured classroom learning, direct interaction with faculty, and access to on‑campus research facilities.
Find the Pathway that Fits Your Goals
Course-Only Pathway
The course‑only option is ideal for students who want to build advanced skills quickly and move directly into industry roles. With flexible pacing — including a one‑year accelerated option — this pathway supports working professionals and students focused on career advancement without a research requirement. All applicants are evaluated for scholarships at the time of admission.
Thesis Pathway
The thesis pathway allows students to work closely with a faculty advisor on a focused research project. Many graduates use their thesis as a standout element in job interviews, demonstrating advanced problem‑solving and technical expertise, while others pursue doctoral study or research‑oriented roles. All applicants are evaluated for scholarships, and thesis students may also be considered for research-based graduate assistantships, which are competitive and limited in number. Thesis students usually fulfill 6 credits through thesis research, replacing the 6 elective credits that course‑only students are required to take.
Thesis Approval Process
All students are admitted into the course‑only pathway by default. Students who wish to pursue a thesis must submit the Thesis Pathway Approval Form after admission to update their degree audit. To avoid delays in graduation, students are strongly encouraged to complete the approval process before beginning coursework and no later than the end of their first semester.
Thesis Timeline and Format Resources
Students currently in the thesis pathway should utilize these resources as they progress through the program, and when preparing their thesis. Please note these resources are updated annually.
4+1 Accelerated Pathway
The 4+1 pathway allows high‑performing Florida Poly undergraduates to begin taking graduate‑level courses during their senior year. Students earn their bachelor’s and master’s degrees separately, typically one year apart, while reducing the overall time needed to complete both. Students pay tuition for graduate courses, and all applicants are evaluated for scholarships during the admission process.
Pathway Comparison Chart
Pathway
Best Suited For
Typical Time to Completion
Financial Aid
Career Outcomes
Course-Only Pathway
Students focused on entering or advancing in industry quickly; working professionals
12–24 months (accelerated or flexible pacing)
All applicants are evaluated for scholarships
Technical industry roles, upskilling, career advancement without a research requirement
Thesis Pathway
Students who want deep technical expertise, enjoy research, or want a strong portfolio project; typically requires in-person instruction
~24 months
All applicants are evaluated for scholarships; thesis students may also be considered for graduate assistantships
Industry roles that value specialized skills; many students leverage their thesis in interviews; also suitable for PhD preparation
4+1 Accelerated Pathway
High‑performing Florida Poly undergraduates who want to begin graduate coursework early
Typically 5 years total (BS awarded first, MS awarded later)
All applicants are evaluated for scholarships
Faster progression into graduate‑level study; efficient path to earning both degrees on a shorter timeline
Experience Discovery & Excellence
Unmatched Research Opportunities
Advance through cutting-edge STEM fields with hands-on projects and advanced research.
Personalized Graduate Experience
Graduate students benefit from personalized, focused learning in a close-knit environment where faculty members work closely with you to advance your expertise.
Affordable, Public University
We combine the best of academia—excellent faculty, strong industry connections, and a collaborative environment—at a cost that keeps a high-quality STEM education within reach.
Award-Winning Facilities
Learn in state-of-the-art labs and modern, award-winning buildings designed to foster creativity and collaboration.
Investing in Your Future
We invest in you, empowering you to develop innovative ideas that address real-world challenges and transform industries.
