Human Computer Interaction

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

What is it about?

An interdisciplinary program that focuses on the study of the interaction between people and technology and how that technology impacts society, and combines disciplines within the fields of computing and information science (information systems, software engineering, artificial intelligence and design), engineering, and the behavior sciences (cognitive science, cognitive psychology, sociology, organizational psychology, and social psychology). Includes instruction in information technology, cognitive and behavioral sciences, and systems design.

Numbers at a glance

466th
Popular nationwide
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Search Rank on O's List
6
Colleges offer it
202
Graduates (2018-19)
Men
109
Women
93

Trends

Graduates
Popularity Rank

Colleges

Number of Colleges by Type
Median Graduating Class by College Type
Number of Colleges by Size
Top 10 Public by Number of Graduates
Stony Brook University116
University of Washington-Seattle Campus14
Average public university graduating class: 65 students.
Top 10 Private by Number of Graduates
Savannah College of Art and Design27
Tufts University27
California College of the Arts17
Milwaukee School of Engineering1
Average private university graduating class: 18 students.

O's Insights on Human Computer Interaction

  • Major has been increasing in popularity over the last 15 years.
  • Relatively newly introduced major
  • 64% of graduates come from public universities.

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