Human-Centered Technology Design
Pennsylvania State University-Main CampusUniversity Park, PA, US · City: Small
Bachelor's DegreeInformatics
About this field of study · CIP 11.0105
A program that focuses on incorporating a human perspective into designing, researching, and creating technological interfaces. Includes instruction in design, human-computer interaction, learning, neuroscience, perception, product design, user-centered design, and usability.
- Institution tuition
- $21,098 in-state / $43,490 out-of-state annual rate at this institution, not program-specific
- Field
- Informatics
- Median earnings (1 yr)
- $84,461
- Median earnings (5 yr)
- $132,938 based on 169 graduates
- National, this field
- $67,943 – $139,103 national benchmark for the field
- Median debt
- $22,250
- Level
- Bachelor's Degree
- Degrees awarded
- 45 (reporting year)
- Institution website
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Common careers
Video Game Designers
Design core features of video games. Specify innovative game and role-play mechanics, story lines, and character biographies. Create and maintain design documentation. Guide and collaborate with production staff to produce games as designed.
Considerable preparation needed
Occupations linked to this field of study by the NCES CIP-SOC crosswalk; descriptions from O*NET.