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Cognitive Science Schools in California

1,765 Cognitive Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Cognitive Science is the 62nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Cognitive Science Majors in California

Cognitive Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,740
Master’s Degree 17
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8

Gender Distribution

In California, a cognitive science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of cognitive science majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 36.3%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.4%
  • White: 22.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.8%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Wages for Cognitive Science Jobs in California

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer cognitive science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

708 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 86%. The student loan default rate is 1.00% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $15,240.

265 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,914 after earning their degree at this institution. 70% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,032.

208 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

72% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,023. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate.

184 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

74% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,621 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

140 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,632 a year. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. The 0.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Stanford grads earn an average salary of $88,873.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,018 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,264 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,691.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $32,569. The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 74% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,679 a year.

#10

Occidental College

Los Angeles
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
1,839 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 77% of students receive it. An average student at Oxy will pay a net price of $34,032. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate.

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to cognitive science.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Biological & Physical Science 18,864
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 2,975
International Studies 1,569
Nutrition Science 1,195
Human Biology 609
Behavioral Science 570
Mathematics & Computer Science 475
Gerontology 285

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