Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation

Redmond, WA, US · City: Small

Master's DegreeSoftware & Media Applications

About this field of study · CIP 11.0804

A program focusing on the principles of applied visual simulation technology and the application of quantitative analyses to human-computer interaction. Includes instruction in object-oriented programming, artificial intelligence, computer communications and networks, computer graphics, virtual worlds and simulation systems, probability, statistics, stochastic modeling, data analysis, human-performance evaluation, and human-behavior modeling.

Institution tuition: $31,000 in-state / $31,000 out-of-state annual rate at this institution, not program-specific
Field: Software & Media Applications
National, this field: $87,780 – $176,892 national benchmark for the field
Level: Master's Degree
Degrees awarded: 9 (reporting year)
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Extensive preparation needed
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