How long does it take to get a Phd in mechanical engineering?

Answer 1

It is fairly common nowadays to enter a PhD program without a Masters. You may end up saving yourself a couple years of school this way. If you stick with the same advisor and research topic, you may get your Masters and then add this work to your doctoral dissertation and finish in 4-5 years total. Those who first get a Masters and then switch to a different topic for their PhD essentially have to start over (i.e. 2 years for Masters and then another 4-5 years for PhD).

I skipped the Masters and entered the PhD program directly. I will be done in about 4 years.

Answer 2

well you're not awarded your PhD until you have a bachelors and masters degree.

typical times are: bachelors degree 4 year
masters degree 2 year
phd degree 4 years

so total time is 10 years, about the same to go to medical school and get specialist training, to be say a surgeon. typically you will do 2 years of post doctoral research before deciding what university to apply for, for an assistant professorship, although you can go to work in industry after any of your degrees.

if you're very bright, you can get your undergrad degree in 2-3 years, your masters in 1, and your phd in 3 years, but very few people can do this.

within your phd program you will have to specialize in a couple of fields say like fluid mechanics, and classical mechanics, where you will be expected to do original research.

only second rate schools allow you to skip your masters degree.

i HAVE a phd.

Answer 3

8 - 13 years after high school. 4 - 5 years college, 2 - 3 years Masters, 2 - 5 years PhD.

Plus, there's that "chicks don't dig Mechanical Engineers" thing...

Answer 4

I have included a link to the university of maryland. This is just one example of where information about degree requirements is available.
http://www.enme.umd.edu/graduate/phdrequirements.html#mecoursework

it looks like the answer is probably several years.

Answer 5

5,000 years!!!!!