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Cognitive Science at University of Georgia

If you are interested in studying Cognitive Science, consider the program at University of Georgia. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Georgia is in Athens, GA.

During the most recent reporting year, 41 cognitive science degrees were granted at University of Georgia.

Studying Online at University of Georgia

Online coursework is an option at University of Georgia. Among 43,146 students, 1,664 (4%) studied exclusively online and 8,365 (19%) took at least some classes online.

Cognitive Science Rankings at University of Georgia

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Georgia’s Cognitive Science program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Georgia	#1 of 1
Best Value	Georgia	#1 of 1
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#2 of 2
Best Value	Nationwide	#7 of 37
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#27 of 37

Earnings for Cognitive Science Graduates from University of Georgia

Students who complete University of Georgia’s Cognitive Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$23,693
3 years	$41,771
4 years	$55,867
5 years	$61,591

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Cognitive Science graduates from University of Georgia report median earnings of $55,867, compared with $65,444 for all University of Georgia graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Cognitive Science graduates from University of Georgia stands at $15,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Cognitive Science graduates at University of Georgia, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Cognitive Science graduates at University of Georgia are 61% women (25) and 39% men (16).

Cognitive Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Georgia

Among the 41 bachelor’s cognitive science graduates at University of Georgia, 61% were women (25) and 39% were men (16).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	17
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	9
Asian	6
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 51% of Cognitive Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Georgia, below the national average of 60%.*

*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 University of Georgia

The Cognitive Science program at University of Georgia breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Cognitive Science	41

Highest-Paying Careers for Cognitive Science Graduates

Students who finish Cognitive Science program at University of Georgia work across a variety of fields. 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.