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    Human Computer Interaction

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    Pittsburgh, USMHCIIn-person1 year
    STEM-OPT
    $57,500.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    13%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    55
    Cohort
    students
    162
    Credits
    $100.00
    App fee

    Human Computer Interaction at Carnegie Mellon University is a 162-credit, 1-year, in-person MHCI program based in Pittsburgh, US. Tuition is $57,500 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program teaches core HCI methodologies including user-centered research, interaction design, and interface programming through required courses and electives, culminating in a seven-month capstone project with an industry client.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min We do not require students to meet a minimum requirement for GRE scores.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min For the Internet Based scores (preferred), applicants must score a minimum of 25 on each subsection.
    IELTS
    optional
    Min The minimum band score is 8.5 overall with no sub scores less than 8.0.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    36 months OPT (US)

    $118,107.00
    Avg starting salary
    $32,590.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Human Computer Interaction at Carnegie Mellon University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Human Computer Interaction at Carnegie Mellon University is $57,500 across 162 required credits.
    Is Human Computer Interaction at Carnegie Mellon University online or in-person?
    Human Computer Interaction at Carnegie Mellon University is offered in-person.
    How long does Human Computer Interaction at Carnegie Mellon University take to complete?
    Human Computer Interaction at Carnegie Mellon University is structured around 1 year and 162 credits.
    Is Human Computer Interaction at Carnegie Mellon University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Human Computer Interaction at Carnegie Mellon University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How competitive is Human Computer Interaction at Carnegie Mellon University?
    Human Computer Interaction at Carnegie Mellon University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 13%.