Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Human Factors Psychology at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University equips students with the skills to create and improve products, equipment, machines and environments to complement human capabilities.

Key facts

Human Factors is a term that is often used interchangeably with user experience design, human-computer interaction (HCI), workplace ergonomics and human-systems integration (HSI).

Students who enroll in this program are given a solid foundation in human performance characteristics and system evaluation methodologies. Courses focus not only on aviation-related technology but a wide variety of industries, providing the best career opportunities after graduation.

Career Opportunities

Human factors psychology graduates secure roles in positions such as software interface design, user experience, system safety, training development and ergonomics.

Human Factors majors tend to enter the industry with companies such as:

The Boeing Company

Garmin

Gulfstream Aerospace

Honeywell

MITRE

NASA

Northrop Grumman

Rockwell Collins

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Factors: Analytic Methods and Techniques

Human-Computer Interaction

Ergonomics and Bioengineering

Sensation and Perception

Cognitive Psychology

Physiological Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-28 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-10 00:00:00 , International

More details

International applicants should apply at least 90 days, U.S. citizens and permanent residents should apply at least 60 days prior to the beginning of classes

Language

English

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Credits

123 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Psychology View 1715 other Bachelors in Psychology in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application and Application Fee: $50 application fee

All International undergraduate applicants who have any educational experience outside the United States may be required to provide an official evaluation in English including the cumulative grade-point average. High school students are required to have a document-by-document evaluation

Students with university credit are also required to have a course-by-course evaluation. Students who have not taken college courses or who have taken less than 30 hours of college coursework must submit an official high school transcript from all high schools attended

Foreign credential evaluations are not needed for the following students: students who have attended an IB Program, students who have attended a high school with U.S. Regional Accreditation or students who have attended an American International School

All international students must provide a copy of his or her valid passport for immigration purposes

Tuition Fee

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International

44324 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 44324 USD per year during 48 months.
National

42408 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42408 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

42408 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42408 USD per year during 48 months.

Prescott Campus Option for International Students: $43,974 per year

Living costs for Daytona Beach

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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