Human Factors Degrees

Bridging the Gap Between Humans and Technology

an Embry-Riddle student in a human factors lab simulation

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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)

At the Forefront of Innovation

Embry‑Riddle is the world’s largest and most respected university specializing in aviation and aerospace and has remained at the forefront of innovation in the fields of aviation, engineering and beyond. As the aerospace industry evolves, so do the technological systems driving human innovation. Many advances that have entered mainstream society come from aviation and aerospace, where human factors play a key role. 

With today’s rapidly advancing technology, an in-depth understanding of how systems and people operate together is crucial to improving operational efficiency in 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. 

Establish Your Future in Human Factors

With technological advances in manufacturing and production comes the need for more efficient human-machine interactions. Professionals specializing in user experience ensure efficiency and safety in the design of systems and machines of the future. 

Embry‑Riddle designed our Human Factors curriculum in collaboration with expert faculty and industry advisors’ contributions of their experience. Our Human Factors graduates enter the workforce with relevant knowledge and practical experience to face obstacles impacting major employers around the globe. 

As the industry seeks to learn more about how systems and people operate together, the 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 160,000 alumni who have experienced the Embry‑Riddle advantage. Begin your journey toward earning your degree in any of our exciting Human Factors programs today. 

Human Factor 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.

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Key Benefits

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 
Engage with major employers for internship opportunities and apply theoretical classroom concepts to real challenges facing the industry.

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.

Jessyca Derby
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 

Finance Your Future

When it comes to educational funding with us, you have options. You don’t have to let tuition fees deter you from pursuing your goals or living your dreams. Students applying to Embry‑Riddle have the opportunity to register for different forms of financial aid through scholarships, grants and loans. Apply today! 

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by the numbers

  • 1926 The year Embry‑Riddle was founded. .
  • 100+ Degrees to choose from. .
  • 95% Employed or continuing education within a year of graduation. .
  • 160,000 Alumni around the world. .