by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 1 U.S. colleges awarded 31 degrees and certificates in Design for Human Health. Its 3 related occupations pay an average median salary of $63,169 a year.
A degree in Design for Human Health explores A Program That Focuses On The Impact Of Design And Architecture On The Health Of Individuals And Larger Populations, And How To Create Settings That Promote Health, Healing, And Well-Being. Includes Instruction In Architecture, Interior Design, Human Health Services, Communication Studies, Medical And Clinical Innovations, Behavioral And Engineering Sciences, Hospitals And Health Systems, And Environmental Conditions That Influence Health.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, design for human health is a popular field of study, with 31 degrees awarded annually. 1 colleges award design for human health degrees, an average of 31 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 31.
All 31 of the awards are bachelor’s degrees, the only level colleges reported.
Women earned 94% of design for human health degrees and certificates in the latest year (29 of 31). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (22) and Hispanic or Latino (4), and international students earned 2.
O*NET rates Speaking the most important skill for jobs related to design for human health, at 4.1 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are Design, English Language and Building and Construction. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension and Speech Clarity.
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How long a design for human health degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 31 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to design for human health, at 35.7%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 35.7% |
| Doctoral degree | 28.9% |
| First professional degree | 14.6% |
| Master’s degree | 11.8% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 7.2% |
| Some college courses | 1.1% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 0.8% |
Source: O*NET Online.
3 occupations are related to Design for Human Health, with an average median salary of $63,169; the strongest outlook belongs to Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary, at 11.8% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Associate Professor, Adjunct Professor, Adjunct Instructor and Architectural Drafting Instructor.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to design for human health, at 489,715.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | 489,715 | 11.8% |
| Interior Designers | 186,151 | -1.3% |
| Urban and Regional Planners | 52,637 | 8.1% |
The highest-paying occupation related to design for human health is Urban and Regional Planners, with a median salary of $66,890.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Urban and Regional Planners | $66,890 |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,757 |
| Interior Designers | $55,861 |
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