# Stony Brook University: Human Computer Interaction (bachelor's)

Stony Brook, NY. IPEDS 196097, CIP 30.31. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/stony-brook-university/majors/human-computer-interaction

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $59,722
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $83,075 (U.S. median for this major: $113,397 across 3 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,596 (U.S. median $24,500)
- Rank in NY: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$30,322

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.17 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $83,075 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,943 | $53,972 | 1.1 years |
| 30-48k | $15,432 | $64,351 | 1.3 years |
| 48-75k | $20,728 | $86,436 | 1.8 years |
| 75-110k | $23,424 | $97,678 | 2.0 years |
| 110k+ | $27,716 | $115,576 | 2.4 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Human Computer Interaction at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook University | $83,075 | $20,596 | $18,784 | 76% |

## Careers
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $215,300 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $214,300 NY, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Web and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255): median wage $119,190 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $120,990 NY, $104,000 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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