Bachelor’s Degrees in Cognitive Science
Education Levels of Cognitive Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,797 people earned their bachelor's degree in cognitive science. This earns it the #117 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in cognitive science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,797 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 76 |
| Master’s Degree | 66 |
| Graduate Certificate | 16 |
| Basic Certificate | 4 |
Earnings of Cognitive Science Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in cognitive science is $41,362. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $34,840 and the high is $50,711.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in cognitive science is $28,477. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $35,569 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $25,098.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $339.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in cognitive science. About 62.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,040 |
| Women | 1,757 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of cognitive science bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 880 |
| Black or African American | 108 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 385 |
| White | 823 |
| International Students | 361 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 240 |
Most Popular Cognitive Science Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 58 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in cognitive science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of California - San Diego tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for cognitive science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 39,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 699 people received their bachelor's degree in cognitive science from UCSD. About 52% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of California - San Diego cognitive science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $41,362.
University of California - Berkeley is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in cognitive science. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 265 people received their bachelor's degree in cognitive science from UC Berkeley. About 72% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UC Berkeley graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,362.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in cognitive science. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 208 people received their bachelor's degree in cognitive science from UCLA. Of these students, 76% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UCLA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,362.
The 4th most popular school in the country for cognitive science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Davis. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 184 people received their bachelor's degree in cognitive science from UC Davis. About 70% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in cognitive science at University of California - Davis make a median salary of 41,362.
University of California - Santa Cruz is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in cognitive science. Roughly 19,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their bachelor's degree in cognitive science from UC Santa Cruz. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. University of California - Santa Cruz cognitive science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $41,362.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in cognitive science. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their bachelor's degree in cognitive science from U-M. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor cognitive science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $41,362.
University of Delaware comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in cognitive science. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,504 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their bachelor's degree in cognitive science from UD. Of these students, 90% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in cognitive science at University of Delaware make a median salary of 41,362.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in cognitive science. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their bachelor's degree in cognitive science from UPenn. About 57% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in cognitive science at University of Pennsylvania make a median salary of 41,362.
The 9th most popular school in the country for cognitive science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Stanford University. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,731 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their bachelor's degree in cognitive science from Stanford. Of these students, 55% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in cognitive science at Stanford University make a median salary of 41,362.
The 10th most popular school in the country for cognitive science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Merced. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their bachelor's degree in cognitive science from UC Merced. About 57% of this group were women, and 78% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UC Merced graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,362.
University of Southern California comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in cognitive science. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their bachelor's degree in cognitive science from USC. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in cognitive science at University of Southern California make a median salary of 41,362.
Washington University in St Louis comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in cognitive science. Each year, around 15,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their bachelor's degree in cognitive science from WUSTL. About 63% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Washington University in St Louis cognitive science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $41,362.
University of Georgia comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in cognitive science. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their bachelor's degree in cognitive science from UGA. About 61% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in cognitive science at University of Georgia make a median salary of 41,362.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in cognitive science. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in cognitive science from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 63% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in cognitive science at Rutgers University - New Brunswick make a median salary of 41,362.
The 15th most popular school in the country for cognitive science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Rice University. Roughly 7,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,712 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their bachelor's degree in cognitive science from Rice. About 73% of this group were women, and 73% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in cognitive science at Rice University make a median salary of 41,362.
Tufts University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in cognitive science. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,358 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,324 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their bachelor's degree in cognitive science from Tufts. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in cognitive science at Tufts University make a median salary of 41,362.
Yale University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in cognitive science. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their bachelor's degree in cognitive science from Yale. Of these students, 66% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Yale University cognitive science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $41,362.
Case Western Reserve University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in cognitive science. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their bachelor's degree in cognitive science from Case Western. Of these students, 63% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Case Western Reserve University cognitive science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $41,362.
Vanderbilt University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in cognitive science. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,744 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in cognitive science from Vanderbilt. Of these students, 63% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Vanderbilt University cognitive science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $41,362.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in cognitive science. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in cognitive science from Johns Hopkins. About 62% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Johns Hopkins graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,362.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to cognitive science that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 20,010 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 7,757 |
| International Studies | 5,174 |
| Nutrition Science | 3,456 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 2,426 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
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