Graduate Education

Since 1990, the LRC administers the Master of Science in Lighting degree for those interested in a multidisciplinary education in lighting. Whether you are a recent college graduate, an early career professional, or looking to start in the lighting industry, this program will prepare you for a career in design, manufacturing, or general lighting practice. The graduate program is suitable for those with a background in physics, engineering, architecture and design fields and includes a guaranteed, paid 3-month summer internship.

Career Opportunities After Graduation

Lighting is a multidisciplinary topic cutting across many fields. In the M.S. in Lighting program, students learn a broad array of topics such as electronics, optics, thermomechanics, 3D printing, sensors, metrology, business, and entrepreneurship through classes such as Lighting Technologies & Applications, Lighting Workshop, Lighting Design, Human Factors, and in the execution of their final master's project. This foundation allows students to seek employment not only in the lighting industry but also in semiconductors, electronics, software, 3D printing, and engineering companies.

Our graduates have gone on to industry careers in technology, design, and manufacturing, as well as to Ph.D. research programs and medical school. A few of these companies include:

Graduates have also gone on to work in federal and state government agencies and university and national laboratories.

For more information, please contact the LRC Director of Research N. Narendran at narenn2@rpi.edu or visit the RPI graduate admissions website to start your application. Thank you for considering the LRC!