UX Researcher
UX Researchers study user behavior and needs to inform product design decisions, conducting research to understand how people interact with products.
Example Day-to-Day
Daily tasks include planning research studies, conducting user interviews, running usability tests, analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, creating research reports, presenting findings to design and product teams, and advocating for user needs.
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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.
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
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