UX Design

Degree Type
Undergraduate Major

UX Design

UX Design

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Design Exceptional User Experiences with Purdue's UX Design Major!

Are you passionate about creating intuitive and engaging user experiences? Purdue University's UX Design major offers a dynamic and hands-on educational experience designed to prepare you for a successful career in the UX design industry. Our program combines cutting-edge technology, practical skills, and industry insights to ensure you are ready to excel in your professional journey.

In this major, students focus on designing user-centered digital experiences, mastering research methods, visual and interaction design, advanced prototyping, and cross-channel strategies. They manage real-world projects, develop professional portfolios, and refine communication skills, preparing to lead UX teams and create solutions that meet user needs, stakeholder goals, and industry expectations.

Why Choose Purdue's UX Design Major?

  • Innovative Curriculum: Our courses cover a wide range of topics, from imaging technology and web development to advanced UX design studios and data visualization.
  • Hands-On Learning: Gain practical experience through labs, projects, and real-world applications.
  • Industry Connections: Benefit from Purdue's strong ties with leading UX design companies.
  • Career Opportunities: Explore diverse career paths in UX design, interaction design, user research, and more. 

Embark on a journey that combines technical expertise, creative skills, and industry knowledge. Purdue University's UX Design major is your gateway to a thriving career in the UX design industry.

Graduate in three years with this major as part of our Degree in 3 program. An advisor can help explain the course load and necessary requirements to complete your degree a year earlier.

Program Details

Degree Type
Undergraduate Major
School/Department Offering this degree
Location of Degree
#2 Top UX/UI/HCI College In the Midwest Animation Career Review, 2024
#4 Top UX/UI/HCI College Nationally among Public Schools and Colleges Animation Career Review, 2024
#6 Top UX/UI/HCI College In the Nation Animation Career Review, 2024

Potential Employers

Oracle Corp.
Citigroup Inc.
Microsoft
BraunAbility
SalesForce

Potential Job Titles

User Experience Designer
User Researcher
Product Manager
User Interface Designer

UX Design
Accreditation

ABET Accreditation The Computer Graphics Technology program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria with no applicable program criteria.

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