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Human Computer Interaction: degree ROI, salary & best colleges

Bachelor's · CIP 3031 · ~813 graduates/yr · 14 programs

By the Degree Dividend editorial data teamEvery figure verified against its federal source — methodologyData updated June 2026

The verdict

Human Computer Interaction graduates earn a median $50,526 four years after finishing — $2,166/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline. At a typical $16,906/yr net price ($67,624 over four years), that pays back in about 31.2 years. Federal data pools 14 bachelor's programs graduating roughly 813 students a year. (Scorecard field-of-study, 2026 · our math.)

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Human Computer Interaction ranks #162 of 202 bachelor's fields by earnings — pays more than 20% of majors.

Pays more than 20% of majors#162 of 202
Lowest-payingHighest-paying
$50,526
Median earnings, 4 yrs out
Scorecard, 2026
$26,924
Median earnings, 1 yr out
Scorecard, 2026
$2,166
Premium over HS baseline
Our math, 2026
31.2 yrs
Payback at median price
Our math, 2026
Colleges with the strongest Human Computer Interaction earnings
#CollegeStateGrad earnings
1Savannah College of Art and DesignGA$113,397
2Stony Brook UniversityNY$83,075
3Full Sail UniversityFL$45,823

College Scorecard field-of-study (2026), program-level median earnings for this CIP · our ranking.

How we compute this. Earnings are the national median for graduates of this field measured 1 and 4 years after completion (Scorecard field-of-study, bachelor's). Premium = 4-year earnings − the $48,360 high-school baseline. Payback = a representative 4-year net cost (median college net price × 4) ÷ premium. Field medians blend every school — a specific program can pay far more or less. Full method on the methodology page; the field ranking is on ROI by major.

Human Computer Interaction: frequently asked questions

Is a Human Computer Interaction degree worth it?
On national medians, yes. Human Computer Interaction graduates earn a median $50,526 four years after finishing — $2,166/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline — so a typical $67,624 four-year net cost pays back in about 31.2 years.
How much do Human Computer Interaction graduates earn?
A median $50,526 four years after completing the degree, and $26,924 one year out (Scorecard field-of-study, bachelor's). That pools 14 programs and roughly 813 graduates a year.
What is the payback on a Human Computer Interaction degree?
About 31.2 years at a typical $16,906/yr net price — we divide the $67,624 four-year cost by the $2,166/yr earnings premium over the high-school baseline.
Which colleges are best for a Human Computer Interaction degree?
By graduate earnings, Savannah College of Art and Design, Stony Brook University, Full Sail University lead among the programs we track. The full ranked list is above, each linked to its ROI profile.