Overview

The Human Factors programme from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University prepares its students to ensure that human-centered concerns, both psychological and physiological, are given due consideration during the development processes of systems, products and work environments.

Key facts

Students will combine learned psychological principles and cognitive engineering fundamentals to maximize the interaction of humans with machines, as well as human performance issues.

The Master of Science in Human Factors offers a distinct focus that educates the student on human cognitive processes, safety and human capabilities and limitations. Students may choose to focus their human factors degree through either a thesis or non-thesis option.

Career Opportunities

Human factors master's graduates boast a high 100% placement rate within one year of graduation and are designed for those looking to find work as engineers, researchers, applications experts, industry leaders and organizational managers.

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

The Boeing Company

Airbus

Lockheed Martin

NASA

Northrop Grumman

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Factors in Systems

Ergonomics

Human Factors Methods

Sensation and Perception

Memory and Cognition

Human-Computer Interaction

Multivariate Statistics: Factor Analysis and Data Reduction

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Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National

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Worldwide & Online Campus:

Online degree programmes feature multiple start dates throughout the year.

International applicants must submit the application for admission 90 days prior to the term start date.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Worldwide & Online Campus: 30 Credits for Culminating Research Experience or 33 Credits for Thesis

Daytona Campus: 36 Credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Daytona Beach, United States

Disciplines

Industrial & Systems Engineering View 314 other Masters in Industrial & Systems Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

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

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General requirements

Official undergraduate transcripts sent via surface mail directly from all colleges and universities attended (bachelor’s degree is required). Graduate admissions also accepts electronic transcripts from accredited U.S. colleges/universities sent via Docufide by Parchment.

Official transcripts of any graduate courses attempted.

Applicants who obtained their undergraduate degree outside the United States must submit an official course-by-course credential evaluation report (see below for details).

Statement of Goals: The statement of goals is an important part of your application. You should give your reasons for wishing to do graduate work in the field you have chosen, incorporating your interests and your background, as well as your long-term professional goals.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

24186 USD / year

≈ 24186 USD / year
Out-of-State

22080 USD / year

≈ 22080 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

22080 USD / year

≈ 22080 USD / year

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Living costs

Daytona Beach

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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