Careers

Graduates from the University of Washington's Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering find careers as designers and researchers who improve people's interactions with technology and with the world around them.

The department connects students with organizations and alumni mentors to support students in professional development. Regular career events include workshops, panels, industry site visits, and an annual recruiting night.

Videos: HCDE alumni at work

Alumni Directory

Find job information, as well as LinkedIn and portfolio links for HCDE alumni in the HCDE Alumni Directory.

Survey: Student Career Outcomes
Class of 2021

The UW Career & Internship Center conducts a survey of students just prior to graduation up until seven months following graduation. In 2021, the survey received a 41% response rate across UW graduates.
View HCDE's 2021 Next Destination Survey responses. View preliminary data for the Class of 2022.

Next Destination

Of the 2021 survey respondents, 85% were employed full time. 6% were seeking employment, and 6% were not seeking employment. 3% of graduates were enrolled in a program of continuing education.
2021 survey respondents who indicated they were employed reported that their employment is 100% career-related.

Top Employers

These employers, most of which have a strong presence in Puget Sound, hired the most 2021 HCDE graduates. View a more comprehensive list of organizations that have hired HCDE alumni.

Job Titles

Below are the most common job titles reported by HCDE 2021 graduates.

Internship Participation

2021 survey respondents were asked how many internships or internship-like activities (practica, fieldwork, etc.), paid or unpaid, they completed during college. 7% reported completing one internship, 32% reported completing two internships, 51% completed three or more internships, and 10% did not complete an internship. 

See Also

• HCDE Community Affiliates Partners Program
• HCDE Career Resources
• HCDE Employers