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Cognitive Science at Tufts University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Cognitive Science, take a look at what Tufts University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Tufts University is in Medford, MA.

During the most recent reporting year, 46 cognitive science degrees were granted at Tufts University.

Online & Distance Learning at Tufts University

Online coursework is an option at Tufts University. Of 13,599 students, 469 (3%) studied exclusively online and 1,085 (8%) took at least some classes online.

Cognitive Science Rankings at Tufts University

Use these rankings to compare Tufts University’s Cognitive Science program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Massachusetts	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#2 of 5
Best Value	Massachusetts	#2 of 2
Best Value	New England (Region)	#5 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#7 of 37
Best Value	Nationwide	#32 of 37

Earnings for Cognitive Science Graduates from Tufts University

Students who complete Tufts University’s Cognitive Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$43,242
2 years	$39,369

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Cognitive Science graduates from Tufts University comes in at $18,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Cognitive Science graduates at Tufts University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Cognitive Science graduates at Tufts University are 65% women (30) and 35% men (16).

Cognitive Science Bachelor’s Program at Tufts University

Among the 43 bachelor’s cognitive science degrees awarded at Tufts University, 65% were women (28) and 35% were men (15).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Cognitive Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Tufts University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	21
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	5
Asian	8
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 42% of Cognitive Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Tufts University, below the national average of 60%.*

Cognitive Science Doctoral Program at Tufts University

Of the 3 doctoral cognitive science graduates at Tufts University, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Cognitive Science doctoral degree recipients at Tufts University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
International (Nonresident)	1

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Cognitive Science Concentrations at Tufts University

This Cognitive Science program at Tufts University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Cognitive Science	46

Best-Paid Careers for Cognitive Science Graduates

Students who finish Cognitive Science program at Tufts University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Cognitive Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Self-Enrichment Teachers	$77,096
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other	$75,358
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$68,967
Directors, Religious Activities and Education	$64,599
Religious Workers, All Other	$58,956

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.