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I've never seen any PhD program that is part time unless you are talking about UoP, Capella, etc.
I am aware of several part time PhD programs (not in engineering) from regionally accredited brick and mortar schools that cater to full-time working professionals.
I am aware of several part time PhD programs (not in engineering) from regionally accredited brick and mortar schools that cater to full-time working professionals.
Maybe it's just my field(s) business/psychology then.
A part time Ph.D. in an engineering field is very unusual, almost (but not quite) unheard of. At least in the US; Europe is a different story.
A good reason for NOT doing this- the long duration of the program means that pretty much any thesis project will be no longer interesting or relevant by the time it's done.
A decent student can get a research assistantship and be fully supported with stipend. While this is a cut in pay from a regular job, it is enough to cover (modest) living expenses for one or two people.
UMass Lowell has a decent regional engineering program, and they may offer a part time course of study. Many of their other programs that are traditionally full time at other institutions are part time.
But I want you to think about your motives. I can understand getting a masters in engineering to advance your career, but a PhD is a bit of overkill. PhDs are meant to increase academic knowledge, hence the thesis project. As already said, a thesis will grow stale and out of date if it takes too long. With constant changes in technology, you really risk having your research already be out of date by the time it comes time to publish.
Why do you want to earn a PhD? To be a professor? To be a researcher? A Masters + years of experience is more than enough in any industry. And Brown is in Providence, which is not a fun commute to Boston (even though many commuters do it 5 days/week).
I don't think Harvard offers engineering. Too blue collar, y'know. (Just like they don't have a school of nursing).
Harvard does have a relatively small engineering program.
However, their research is just so so and it is still very hard to get in.
If location is not a problem, there are many much better choices than Harvard.
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