Cognitive Science
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Types of Degrees Cognitive Science Majors Are Getting
The following table lists how many cognitive science graduations there were in 2018-2019 for each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
---|---|
Bachelor’s Degree | 2,120 |
Master’s Degree | 92 |
Doctor’s Degree | 46 |
Graduate Certificate | 14 |
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 | 635 |
Black or African American | 68 |
Hispanic or Latino | 279 |
White | 732 |
International Students | 231 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 175 |
Geographic Diversity
Students from other countries are interested in Cognitive Science, too. About 10.9% 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
The median early-career salary of cognitive science students with a bachelor’s degree is $32,900 a year according to 2017-2018 data from the U.S. Department of Education. During this timeframe, most salaries fell between $28,850 (25th percentile) and $40,250 (75th percentile).

It’s important to note that just because the people reporting these salaries have a degree in cognitive science, it does not mean that they are working in a job related to their degree.
Online Cognitive Science Programs
In 2018-2019, 66 schools offered a cognitive science program of some type. 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) | 2 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
Master’s Degree | 10 | 0 |
Post-Master’s | 2 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research) | 15 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 0 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 0 | 0 |
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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 | 37,392 |
Biological & Physical Science | 29,278 |
International Studies | 7,967 |
Interdisciplinary Studies | 6,609 |
Nutrition Science | 4,794 |
Behavioral Science | 3,731 |
Natural Sciences | 2,571 |
Sustainability Science | 2,194 |
Human Biology | 1,460 |
Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution | 1,310 |
Gerontology | 1,281 |
Human Computer Interaction | 1,272 |
Science, Technology & Society | 1,171 |
Mathematics & Computer Science | 1,105 |
Computational Science | 927 |
Systems Theory | 917 |
Museum Studies | 801 |
Dispute Resolution | 668 |
Historic Preservation | 433 |
Multicultural & Diversity Studies | 424 |
Classical & Ancient Studies | 303 |
Marine Science | 275 |
Cultural Studies & Analysis | 227 |
Biopsychology | 165 |
Medieval Studies | 108 |
Accounting & Computer Science | 71 |
Maritime Studies | 45 |
Holocaust Studies | 40 |
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
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