With today’s rapidly advancing technology, an in-depth understanding of how systems and people interact is crucial to improving operational efficiency across a diverse array of global industries.
Whether you are a first-time college student or a working professional, we have a program for you. With our in-person and online offerings, Embry‑Riddle will equip you with the knowledge and experience to become a leader in the fields of cognitive engineering and ergonomics.
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Establish Your Future in Human Factors
With technological advances in manufacturing and production, there is a need for more efficient human-machine interactions. Professionals specializing in user experience ensure efficiency and safety in the design of future systems and machines.
Embry‑Riddle designed our Human Factors curriculum in collaboration with expert faculty and industry advisors, drawing on their experience. Our Human Factors graduates enter the workforce with relevant knowledge and practical experience to address obstacles impacting major employers worldwide.
As the industry seeks to better understand how systems and people operate together, demand for human factors experts continues to grow.
Are you ready to lead the future of human factors and discover bold, new innovations to bring humans and technology together? Join over 165,000 alumni who have experienced the Embry‑Riddle advantage. Begin your journey toward earning your degree in any of our exciting Human Factors programs today.
Fast Facts
Campus Availability: Daytona Beach, Florida | Prescott, Arizona | Worldwide/Online
Degree Level: Undergraduate | Graduate | Doctoral
Career Outcomes: Ergonomist, Organizational Design Specialist, Quality Assurance Analyst
Credit Hours: 123 for B.S. | 30-36 for M.S. | 84 for Ph.D.
Learning Modality: In-Person (Florida and Arizona) or Online (Worldwide)
Human Factors Degrees
Students design, conduct and apply human factors research to the design of simple and complex systems in preparation for immediate employment upon graduation or continued success in the pursuit of a postgraduate degree.
Students focus on combining psychological principles and engineering fundamentals to maximize the interaction of humans with machines, as well as investigate human performance issues.
This program provides highly qualified students an opportunity to complete a rigorous program, equipping graduates with advanced knowledge, skills and research techniques relevant to advancing the field of human factors.
Key Benefits
Launch Your Career
Launch Your Career
Our human factors programs are designed to prepare you for real-world scenarios. Embry‑Riddle gives you the knowledge and skills necessary to enter directly into exciting careers immediately after graduating.
Internships & Co-Ops
Internships & Co-Ops
Engage with major employers for internship opportunities and apply theoretical classroom concepts to real challenges facing the industry.
Develop Your Own Research
Develop Your Own Research
Using our state-of-the-art labs and facilities, our human factors programs allow you to develop your own unique research, providing you with valuable experience when deciding on your future career.
Program Highlights
Premier Labs & Facilities
Take advantage of our industry-grade labs and facilities to enhance core principles taught in the classroom.
Experienced Faculty and Mentors
Learn from our expert instructors who bring vast industry experience and
insight to the curriculum and provide you personalized guidance.
Hands-On Learning
Human factors investigates the relationship between people and technology. At Embry‑Riddle, you design, build and implement systems to reshape these interactions.
Focus on Specialization
Whether it’s human psychology, aviation, aerospace, research or medical, our curriculum is designed to allow you to specialize in an area of human factors that inspires you.
I've been able to work on research projects focusing on physical products that are being made, as well as processes. We've worked with Fortune 500 companies and big tech. It has been very fun and valuable to work on that research!”
Jessyca Derby, M.S. in Human Factors (’20), Ph.D. in Human Factors ('23)
Program Outcomes
Our Human Factors programs prepare students for a wide range of career pursuits in related fields and set them on a potential path for continued schooling and lifelong learning. Our graduates have been hired for both internships and full-time roles by Airbus, The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, SpaceX and many more.
Alumni Careers
Ergonomist
Human Factors Engineer
Organizational Design Specialist
Security Engineer
Software Engineer
Software Developer
Quality Assurance Analyst
User Experience Specialist
Financing Your Future
When it comes to educational funding, you have options at Embry‑Riddle. Don’t let the cost of attending deter you from advancing your education and your career.
Our dedicated counselors can advise you on ways to help finance your future and focus on your studies. You can be assured that an investment in Embry‑Riddle is a wise one.
I've been able to work on research projects focusing on physical products that are being made, as well as processes. We've worked with Fortune 500 companies and big tech. It has been very fun and valuable to work on that research!” Jessyca Derby, M.S. in Human Factors (’20), Ph.D. in Human Factors ('23)
