Human Computer Interaction
Interdisciplinary Studies
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $87,243 | $83,075 to $113,397 | 5 | 100% |
| Master's Degree | $127,652 | $115,320 to $161,848 | 9 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +6% (2025 to 2035), about 94,900 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,140 | +15.8% | 53,500 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $116,580 | +5.1% | 27,000 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $104,000 | +6% | 8,300 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,980 | +4.9% | 3,200 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $140,300 | +21.8% | 2,900 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, and the same occupations serve many majors, so these are the jobs this major commonly leads to, not positions reserved for its graduates; the openings should not be added up across majors.
Where this is studied
The 8 colleges where the most students complete a human computer interaction program, of 45 that report one. Ordered by number of completions only: this is where people study it, not a judgement about where to.
- Full Sail University
- Indiana University-Indianapolis
- Arizona State University Campus Immersion
- California College of the Arts
- Tufts University
- Stony Brook University
- University of Maryland-College Park
- Bentley University
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.