Preparing You for the Future

The information field is home to some of the fastest-growing global careers. Typical starting salaries for Informatics graduates range from $50,000–$85,000 per year.

Areas of strength in the Information School include:

• Human-Computer Interaction*
• Information Architecture*
• Networks and Information Assurance
• Social computing and social informatics

*Human-Computer Interaction and Information Architecture are offered as degree options. A degree option is an area of study recognized by the University of Washington. On completion of their degree, students will see Bachelor of Science in Informatics as well as the designation "Human-Computer Interaction" or "Information Architecture" on their UW transcript.

Where will your interest in Informatics lead you?

Throughout their studies in the major, students develop the depth of skills and expertise they’ll need to obtain and thrive in their first job after graduation. Informatics students are also prepared for more than a first job. They're prepared for a lifetime career as leaders and innovators in the information field. Learn more about Careers in Informatics.

The program also provides strong preparation for graduate studies. Students who elect to continue their education have been successfully placed in prestigious graduate programs in a wide variety of different areas of study. View our list of graduate school placements.