General Cognitive Science Master’s Degrees
There are 67 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in General Cognitive Science. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and40% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 25.6% of General Cognitive Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Cognitive Science Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 3,111 students 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 | 2,945 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 96 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 70 |
Earnings of General Cognitive Science Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for General Cognitive Science students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 65.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 28 |
| Women | 54 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Cognitive Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28 | 34.1% |
| Asian | 10 | 12.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 | 13.4% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 2.4% |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 9.8% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 2.4% |
| International Students | 21 | 25.6% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 25.6% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular General Cognitive Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 76 colleges that offer a master’s degree in General Cognitive Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-San Diego tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for General Cognitive Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 762 people received their master's degree in General Cognitive Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 283 people received their master's degree in General Cognitive Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 245 master'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-Davis comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Cognitive Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 188 people received their master's degree in General Cognitive Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Cognitive Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Cognitive Science. This school awarded 159 master'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-Santa Cruz is a popular choice for General Cognitive Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 143 master's degrees in General Cognitive Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Cognitive Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stanford University is a popular choice for General Cognitive Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their master's degree in General Cognitive Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Cognitive Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a popular choice for General Cognitive Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their master'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 comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Cognitive Science. This school awarded 72 master's degrees in General Cognitive Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Cognitive Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for General Cognitive Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their master'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 is a popular choice for General Cognitive Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 63 master's degrees in General Cognitive Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 62 master'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 Delaware is a popular choice for General Cognitive Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their master'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 California-Merced is a popular choice for General Cognitive Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 50 master's degrees in General Cognitive Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in General Cognitive Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their master'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.
Tufts University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Cognitive Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master'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 Georgia comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Cognitive Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master'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.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Cognitive Science. This school awarded 40 master's degrees in General Cognitive Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Cognitive Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Cognitive Science. This school awarded 40 master'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 comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Cognitive Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master'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 master’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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