Graduate Certificates in Cognitive Science
Education Levels of Cognitive Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 16 people earned their graduate certificate in cognitive science. This makes it the 205th most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
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 Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for cognitive science majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for cognitive science majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in cognitive science. About 62.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6 |
| Women | 10 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of cognitive science graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Most Popular Cognitive Science Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 8 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in cognitive science. Learn more about the most popular 8 below:
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for cognitive science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in cognitive science from U-M.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for cognitive science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Memphis. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in cognitive science from UofM.
Northwestern University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in cognitive science. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in cognitive science from Northwestern. Of these students, 57% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for cognitive science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Stony Brook University. 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, 1 people received their graduate certificate in cognitive science from SUNY Stony Brook.
University of Massachusetts Amherst is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in cognitive science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in cognitive science from UMass Amherst.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to cognitive science that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
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| Sustainability Science | 441 |
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 415 |
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| Gerontology | 234 |
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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