Cognitive Science
Types of Degrees Cognitive Science Majors Are Getting
The following table lists how many cognitive science graduations there were in 2017-2018 for each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,705 |
| Master’s Degree | 110 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 44 |
| Graduate Certificate | 13 |
| Basic Certificate | 3 |
Who Is Getting a Bachelor’s Degree in Cognitive Science?
Racial-Ethnic Diversity
At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of cognitive science majors is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 488 |
| Black or African American | 59 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 239 |
| White | 650 |
| International Students | 123 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 146 |
Geographic Diversity
Cognitive Science appeals to people across the globe. About 7.2% of those with this major are international students. The most popular countries for students from outside the country are:
- China
- India
- South Korea
- Canada
- Taiwan
Bachelor’s Degree Starting Salary
Data from the U.S. Department of Education shows that cognitive science students who graduated in 2015-2017 with a bachelor’s degree made a median starting salary of $32,900 per year. During this timeframe, most salaries fell between $28,850 (25th percentile) and $40,250 (75th percentile).
We don’t know for sure if all of these people took jobs related to cognitive science so take that into consideration.
Online Cognitive Science Programs
In the 2017-2018 academic year, 66 schools offered some type of cognitive science program. The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.
| Degree Level | Colleges Offering Programs | Colleges Offering Online Classes |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate (Less Than 1 Year) | 1 | 0 |
| Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | 0 |
| Certificate (2-4 Years) | 0 | 0 |
| Associate’s Degree | 0 | 0 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 5 | 0 |
| Post-Baccalaureate | 1 | 0 |
| Master’s Degree | 12 | 0 |
| Post-Master’s | 2 | 0 |
| Doctor’s Degree (Research) | 16 | 0 |
| Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 0 | 0 |
| Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 0 | 0 |
Majors Related to Cognitive Science
You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to cognitive science.
| Major | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 34,540 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 27,751 |
| International Studies | 8,097 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 6,179 |
| Nutrition Science | 4,990 |
| Behavioral Science | 4,502 |
| Natural Sciences | 2,445 |
| Sustainability Science | 1,682 |
| Gerontology | 1,380 |
| Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution | 1,297 |
| Human Computer Interaction | 1,146 |
| Human Biology | 1,066 |
| Science, Technology & Society | 1,060 |
| Mathematics & Computer Science | 833 |
| Museum Studies | 778 |
| Systems Theory | 694 |
| Computational Science | 619 |
| Dispute Resolution | 583 |
| Historic Preservation | 446 |
| Multicultural & Diversity Studies | 416 |
| Classical & Ancient Studies | 315 |
| Marine Science | 243 |
| Cultural Studies & Analysis | 236 |
| Biopsychology | 158 |
| Medieval Studies | 119 |
| Holocaust Studies | 54 |
| Accounting & Computer Science | 45 |
| Maritime Studies | 15 |
References
- College Factual
- College Scorecard
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020
- Image Credit: By Allan Ajifo under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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