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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) $3,310 $3,310 $3,310 $9,930
Fringe Benefits (18.7%) $619 $619 $619 $1,857
IDC (55.5%) $2,181 $2,181 $2,181 $6,542
Tuition $6,683      
One Qtr GRA Cost $12,793 $6,110 $6,110 $25,012

PhD Candidate Student

Month 1

Month 2

Month 3

Total Qtr
Salary (50% FTE) $3,456 $3,456 $3,456 $10,368
Fringe Benefits (18.7%) $646 $646 $646 $1,939
IDC (55.5%) $2,277 $2,277 $2,277 $6,830
Tuition $6,683      
One Qtr GRA Cost $13,062 $6,379 $6,379 $25,820

 

Notes

  • Salary, Fringe Benefit and Indirect Cost (IDC) rates are effective 7/1/2024-6/30/2025.
  • To estimate beyond the current year, HCDE applies a 5% cost of living adjustment.
  • The IDC rate for your sponsor may differ from the rate noted here.
  • Tuition rate listed is for AY 2024-2025.
  • To estimate beyond the current AY, CoE recommends a 5% annual increase be applied.
  • Tuition rate for MS will cost $950 per credit for AY 2024-2025. HCDE MS Tuition and Fees.
  • Reminder: when hiring a non-HCDE student, the student's home department rate is applied.