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Cognitive Science at University of Southern California

If you plan to study Cognitive Science, take a look at what University of Southern California. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Southern California sits in Los Angeles, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 70 cognitive science graduations were recorded at University of Southern California.

Studying Online at University of Southern California

Distance learning is available at University of Southern California. Of 46,566 students, 6,077 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,437 (20%) took at least some classes online.

Cognitive Science Rankings at University of Southern California

Rankings can help you compare University of Southern California’s Cognitive Science program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#9 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#9 of 11
Best Value	California	#10 of 11
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#10 of 11
Best Value	Nationwide	#29 of 37
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#30 of 37

Earnings for Cognitive Science Graduates from University of Southern California

Students who complete University of Southern California’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
1 year	$49,368

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Cognitive Science graduates from University of Southern California stands at $19,669.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Cognitive Science graduates at University of Southern California, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Cognitive Science graduates at University of Southern California are 74% women (52) and 26% men (18).

Cognitive Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Southern California

Among the 70 bachelor’s cognitive science degrees awarded at University of Southern California, 74% were women (52) and 26% were men (18).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	18
Hispanic / Latino	8
Black / African American	3
Asian	25
Two or More Races	6
International (Nonresident)	8
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 60% of Cognitive Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern California, 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 Southern California

The Cognitive Science program at University of Southern California offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Cognitive Science	70

Best-Paid Careers for Cognitive Science Graduates

Graduates of the Cognitive Science program at University of Southern California 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.