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Estimated Quarterly Cost of HCDE GRAs

See below for the estimated quarterly cost of a Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) in the Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering (HCDE) at a standard appointment of 50% FTE (20 hours per week).

Pre-PhD Candidate Student

 Month 1 Month 2 Month 3 Total Qtr
Salary (50% FTE) $3,182 $3,182 $3,182 $9,546
Fringe Benefits (18.2%) $579 $579 $579 $1,737
IDC (55.5%) $2,087 $2,087 $2,087 $6,262
Tuition $6,488      
One Qtr GRA Cost $12,337 $5,849 $5,849 $24,034

PhD Candidate Student

Month 1

Month 2

Month 3

Total Qtr
Salary (50% FTE) $3,323 $3,323 $3,323 $9,969
Fringe Benefits (18.2%) $605 $605 $605 $1,814
IDC (55.5%) $2,180 $2,180 $2,180 $6,540
Tuition $6,488      
One Qtr GRA Cost $12,596 $6,108 $6,108 $24,811

 

Notes

  • Salary, Fringe Benefit and Indirect Cost (IDC) rates are effective 7/1/2023 - 6/30/2024.
  • To estimate beyond the current year, HCDE applies a 4% cost of living adjustment.
  • The IDC rate for your sponsor may differ from the rate noted here.
  • Tuition rate listed is for AY 2023-2024.
  • To estimate beyond the current AY, CoE recommends a 5% annual increase be applied.
  • Tuition rate for MS will cost $925 per credit for AY 2023-2024. HCDE MS Tuition and Fees.
  • Reminder: when hiring a non-HCDE student, the student's home department rate is applied.