Human Computer Interaction
Offered at 74 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 7 | — | — | — |
| Associate | 2 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 19 | $66,505 | $89,809 | $25,037 |
| Master's | 33 | $101,201 | $140,301 | — |
| Doctoral | 5 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 8 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana University-Indianapolis | IN | $55,637 | $83,820 | $27,000 |
| 2 | Full Sail University | FL | $32,255 | — | $19,942 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning associate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Full Sail University | FL | $33,972 | $44,998 | $34,625 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tufts University | MA | — | $124,328 | — |
| 2 | DigiPen Institute of Technology | WA | $49,207 | $98,305 | $27,000 |
| 3 | Savannah College of Art and Design | GA | $83,891 | — | $25,075 |
| 4 | Stony Brook University | NY | $64,210 | $81,313 | $16,248 |
| 5 | Milwaukee School of Engineering | WI | $71,865 | — | — |
| 6 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | WA | $68,800 | — | — |
| 7 | Full Sail University | FL | $35,023 | $46,836 | $35,483 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | WA | — | $211,091 | — |
| 2 | Bentley University | MA | $135,169 | $167,062 | — |
| 3 | University of California-Irvine | CA | $164,117 | — | — |
| 4 | Indiana University-Bloomington | IN | — | $140,301 | — |
| 5 | DePaul University | IL | $89,732 | $130,030 | — |
| 6 | Iowa State University | IA | $121,685 | — | — |
| 7 | Illinois Institute of Technology | IL | $120,689 | — | — |
| 8 | University of Maryland-College Park | MD | $108,833 | — | — |
| 9 | Tufts University | MA | $104,159 | — | — |
| 10 | Indiana University-Indianapolis | IN | $98,243 | — | — |
| 11 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion | AZ | $93,378 | — | — |
| 12 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion | AZ | $93,378 | — | — |
| 13 | University of Missouri-Columbia | MO | $61,966 | — | — |
| 14 | Full Sail University | FL | $40,693 | $59,428 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning graduate certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Missouri-Columbia | MO | $66,325 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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Quick answers
- How much do human computer interaction graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in human computer interaction reports median earnings of $66,505. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
