Compare 21 Human-Computer Interaction Master's Programs in the US

Grad School Navigator tracks 21 Human-Computer Interaction master's programs in the US across 16 universities. Most do not require the Graduate Record Examination (GRE); only 11% report it as a requirement. A typical program takes about 24 months. Start with the ranked programs below, then use Explorer to compare the details that matter to your shortlist.

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Sorted by Grad School Navigator University Rank. Each row also shows QS, Times Higher Education, U.S. News, or Academic Ranking of World Universities positions when available.

  1. 1

    University of Pennsylvania

    Master of Science in Engineering in Integrated Product Design

    Application deadline
    Mar 15
    Program duration
    24 months
  2. 2

    Carnegie Mellon University

    Master of Entertainment Technology

    Application deadline
    Jan 15 +2
    Annual tuition
    $61,628
    Program duration
    24 months
  3. 3

    University of Washington

    Master of Human-Computer Interaction and Design

    Application deadline
    Oct 15 +2
    Annual tuition
    $67,344
    Program duration
    11 months
  4. 4

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Master of Science in Human-Computer Interaction

    Application deadline
    Feb 1
    Annual tuition
    $18,589
  5. 5

    University of Wisconsin--Madison

    Master of Science in Design + Innovation

    Application deadline
    Feb 1
    Program duration
    12 months
  6. 6

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Master of Science in Human-Computer Interaction (HCIM)

    Application deadline
    Jan 6
    Annual tuition
    $61,605
    Program duration
    24 months
  7. 7

    University of California--Irvine

    Master of Human-Computer Interaction & Design

    Application deadline
    May 15
    Program duration
    12 months
  8. 8

    Tufts University

    Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering: Human-Robot Interaction

    Application deadline
    Sep 15
    Annual tuition
    $26,985
    Program duration
    24 months
  9. 9

    Michigan State University

    Master in Media and Information with focus in Human Computer Interaction (HCI)

    Application deadline
    Oct 1 +1
    Program duration
    24 months
  10. 10

    Indiana University--Bloomington

    Master of Science in Human-Computer Interaction (design emphasis)

    Application deadline
    Jan 1 +2
    Annual tuition
    $27,552
    Program duration
    24 months

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Complete Program List21 programs

The complete list of Human-Computer Interaction Master's Programs, ranked by their global university rank first.

First programs in this cohort
RankUniversityProgramDuration
#10University of PennsylvaniaMaster of Science in Engineering in Integrated Product Design24 months
#21Carnegie Mellon UniversityAccelerated Master of Human-Computer Interaction8 months
#21Carnegie Mellon UniversityMaster of Entertainment Technology24 months
#21Carnegie Mellon UniversityMaster of Human-Computer Interaction12 months
#25University of WashingtonMaster of Human-Computer Interaction and Design11 months
#25University of WashingtonMaster of Science in Human Centered Design & Engineering36 months
#33Georgia Institute of TechnologyMaster of Science in Human-Computer Interaction
#38University of Wisconsin--MadisonMaster of Science in Design + Innovation12 months
#64University of Maryland, College ParkMaster of Science in Human-Computer Interaction (HCIM)24 months
#65University of California--IrvineMaster of Human-Computer Interaction & Design12 months
#78Tufts UniversityMaster of Science in Human-Robot Interaction
#78Tufts UniversityMaster of Science in Mechanical Engineering: Human-Robot Interaction24 months
#91Michigan State UniversityMaster in Media and Information with focus in Human Computer Interaction (HCI)24 months
#126Indiana University--BloomingtonMaster of Science in Human-Computer Interaction (design emphasis)24 months
#126Indiana University--BloomingtonMaster of Science in Human-Computer Interaction Design24 months
#201–250Northeastern UniversityMaster of Science in Experience Design24 months
Indiana University Purdue University IndianapolisMS in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
New York Film AcademyMaster of Fine Arts Degree in Game Design
Rhode Island School of DesignMFA in Digital + Media
Rochester Institute of TechnologyMaster of Science in Human-Computer Interaction24 months
State University of New York at OswegoMA in Human-computer interaction24 months

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