Human Computer Interaction: degree ROI, salary & best colleges
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.)
| # | College | State | Grad earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Savannah College of Art and Design | GA | $113,397 |
| 2 | Stony Brook University | NY | $83,075 |
| 3 | Full Sail University | FL | $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.