Doctor’s Degrees in Cognitive Science
Education Levels of Cognitive Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 76 people earned their doctor's degree in cognitive science. This earns it the #153 spot on the list of the most popular doctor'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 Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for cognitive science students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
A doctor's degree in cognitive science is about equally as popular with men as it is with women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 38 |
| Women | 38 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of cognitive science doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 42 |
| International Students | 26 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Most Popular Cognitive Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 15 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in cognitive science. Learn more about the most popular 15 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 doctor's degree. Each year, around 39,500 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, 7 people received their doctor's degree in cognitive science from UCSD. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Brown University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for cognitive science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,656 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in cognitive science from Brown.
Indiana University - Bloomington tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for cognitive science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in cognitive science from IU Bloomington.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in cognitive science. Roughly 11,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in cognitive science from MIT.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in cognitive science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in cognitive science from CU - Boulder.
New York University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in cognitive science. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in cognitive science from NYU. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for cognitive science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in cognitive science from Johns Hopkins.
Stony Brook University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in cognitive science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in cognitive science from SUNY Stony Brook. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for cognitive science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in cognitive science from RPI.
University of California - Irvine is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in cognitive science. Each year, around 36,300 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, 1 people received their doctor's degree in cognitive science from UC Irvine. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Michigan Technological University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in cognitive science. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,429 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,669 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in cognitive science from Michigan Tech.
The 10th most popular school in the country for cognitive science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Vanderbilt University. 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, 1 people received their doctor's degree in cognitive science from Vanderbilt.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in cognitive science. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in cognitive science from UMN Twin Cities.
Tufts University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in cognitive science. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 0 people received their doctor's degree in cognitive science from Tufts.
University of California - Merced is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in cognitive science. Roughly 9,000 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, 0 people received their doctor's degree in cognitive science from UC Merced. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to cognitive science that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 196 |
| Nutrition Science | 178 |
| Behavioral Science | 150 |
| Computational Science | 91 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 83 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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