UX Research
UX Researchers study user behavior and needs through various research methods to inform product design and development decisions.
Example Day-to-Day
Daily work includes planning and conducting user research studies, running usability tests, conducting user interviews and surveys, analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, creating research reports, presenting findings to design and product teams, and advocating for user needs throughout the product development process.
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Education Requirements
UX Researchers typically have a bachelor's or master's degree in Psychology, Human-Computer Interaction, Anthropology, or related field. Strong research methodology skills are essential. Master's degrees are common and often preferred for research-focused roles.
Best Majors
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Psychology
- Anthropology
- Cognitive Science
- Sociology
Best Colleges for Those Majors
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Stanford University
- University of Washington
- Georgia Tech
- UC Berkeley
Related Scholarships
- Psychology Scholarships
- Research Scholarships
- HCI Scholarships
- Social Science Scholarships