General Cognitive Science Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in General Cognitive Science is offered at 67 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in General Cognitive Science. This degree is more popular with female students, and about63% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 11.0% of General Cognitive Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Cognitive Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,111 people earned theirGeneral Cognitive Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Cognitive Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 2,945 |
| Master’s Degree | 96 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 70 |
Earnings of General Cognitive Science Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s degree in General Cognitive Science of $67,809 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $46,058 |
| 4 years | $67,809 |
| 5 years | $79,238 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for General Cognitive Science majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in General Cognitive Science. About 65.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,006 |
| Women | 1,939 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Cognitive Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 769 | 26.1% |
| Asian | 1,069 | 36.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 412 | 14.0% |
| Black or African American | 103 | 3.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 187 | 6.3% |
| Race Unknown | 74 | 2.5% |
| International Students | 324 | 11.0% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 11.0% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular General Cognitive Science Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 76 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in General Cognitive Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Cognitive Science students seeking a bachelor's degree is University of California-San Diego. During the most recent year for which we have data, 762 people received their bachelor's degree in General Cognitive Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Cognitive Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for General Cognitive Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 283 bachelor's degrees in General Cognitive Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Cognitive Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for General Cognitive Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 245 bachelor's degrees in General Cognitive Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Cognitive Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Cognitive Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 188 people received their bachelor's degree in General Cognitive Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Cognitive Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their bachelor's degree in General Cognitive Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Cognitive Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Cognitive Science. This school awarded 143 bachelor's degrees in General Cognitive Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Cognitive Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stanford University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Cognitive Science. This school awarded 107 bachelor's degrees in General Cognitive Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a popular choice for General Cognitive Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their bachelor's degree in General Cognitive Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Vanderbilt University is a popular choice for General Cognitive Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 72 bachelor's degrees in General Cognitive Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Cognitive Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their bachelor's degree in General Cognitive Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Washington University in St Louis comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Cognitive Science. This school awarded 63 bachelor's degrees in General Cognitive Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Cognitive Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for General Cognitive Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their bachelor's degree in General Cognitive Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Delaware is a popular choice for General Cognitive Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 60 bachelor's degrees in General Cognitive Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Merced comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Cognitive Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their bachelor's degree in General Cognitive Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Cognitive Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Cognitive Science. This school awarded 49 bachelor's degrees in General Cognitive Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tufts University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Cognitive Science. This school awarded 46 bachelor's degrees in General Cognitive Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Cognitive Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for General Cognitive Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their bachelor's degree in General Cognitive Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Cognitive Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Cognitive Science. This school awarded 40 bachelor's degrees in General Cognitive Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University is a popular choice for General Cognitive Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 40 bachelor's degrees in General Cognitive Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Case Western Reserve University is a popular choice for General Cognitive Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in General Cognitive Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Cognitive Science that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Contemplative Studies/Inquiry | 10 |
| Cognitive Science, Other | — |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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