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Cognitive Science in California

Cognitive Science Schools in California

In 2022-2023, 1,827 students earned their Cognitive Science degrees in CA.

In terms of popularity, Cognitive Science is the 50th most popular major in the state out of a total 1028 majors commonly available.

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 1,785
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 26
Master’s Degree 16

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: 36.7%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.9%
  • White: 22.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.2%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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Jobs for Cognitive Science Grads in California

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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
87% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.29 years to complete their degree at UCSD. This public school has an average net price of $15,069.

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265 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years.

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

73% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid.

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

88% of the teachers are full time. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 63% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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140 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

84% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. A typical student attending UC Santa Cruz will pay a net price of $17,601.

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77 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

99% of the teachers are full time. 68% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate.

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67 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
9,018 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,450.

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

This private school has an average net price of $29,462. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate.

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Occidental College

Los Angeles
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
1,839 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $37,334. 71% of the teachers are full time.

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