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Cognitive Science in California

Cognitive Science Schools in California

Jobs for Cognitive Science Grads in California

137,430 people in the state and 704,940 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Cognitive Science.

Cognitive Science Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Cognitive Science Jobs in California

A typical salary for a Cognitive Science grad in the state is $99,449, compared to a typical salary of $80,452 nationwide.

Cognitive Science Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 15 colleges in California that offer Cognitive Science degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 15 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,763 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 9% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $57,445 in their first year after graduation. About 12% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,123 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 42% of applicants. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,107 after earning their degree at this institution. About 63% of those who apply are admitted. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $89,527 a year. About 4% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $63,275 a year. The school admits about 10% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,692 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 39%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,474 in their first year after graduation. About 26% of those who apply are admitted. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

#9

Occidental College

Los Angeles

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,306 after earning their degree at this institution. About 40% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

#10

Pomona College

Claremont

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,100 after earning their degree at this institution. About 7% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

#11

Pitzer College

Claremont

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $33,658 a year. The school admits about 17% of applicants. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

#12

Scripps College

Claremont

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,612 a year. The school admits about 34% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,193 after earning their degree at this institution. About 97% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $36,356 a year. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $68,541 in their first year after graduation. About 11% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

Cognitive Science Careers in CA

Some of the careers Cognitive Science majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $68,967
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Self-Enrichment Teachers $77,096
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Religious Workers, All Other $58,956
Directors, Religious Activities and Education $64,599
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $75,358

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Cognitive Science.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 30,141
Biological & Physical Science 28,033
Data Analytics 12,891
Interdisciplinary Studies 10,355
Data Science 7,716
International Studies 5,740
Nutrition Science 5,456
Behavioral Science 5,391

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