Master’s Degrees in Cognitive Science
Education Levels of Cognitive Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 66 people earned their master's degree in cognitive science. This makes it the 258th most popular master's degree 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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in cognitive science is $44,752. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $44,752 and the high is $44,752.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for cognitive science majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in cognitive science. About 54.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 30 |
| Women | 36 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of cognitive science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 21 |
| International Students | 21 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
Most Popular Cognitive Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 15 colleges that offer a master’s degree in cognitive science. Learn more about the most popular 15 below:
The 2nd most popular school in the country for cognitive science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Stanford University. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,731 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in cognitive science from Stanford. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in cognitive science at Stanford University make a median salary of 44,752.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for cognitive science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. 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, 8 people received their master's degree in cognitive science from Johns Hopkins. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Johns Hopkins University cognitive science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,752.
The 4th most popular school in the country for cognitive science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. 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, 7 people received their master's degree in cognitive science from RPI. About 20% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute cognitive science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,752.
Michigan Technological University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in cognitive science. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. 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, 5 people received their master's degree in cognitive science from Michigan Tech. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Michigan Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,752.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in cognitive science. Each year, around 11,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 4 people received their master's degree in cognitive science from MIT. About 46% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Massachusetts Institute of Technology cognitive science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,752.
The 7th most popular school in the country for cognitive science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Merced. Each year, around 9,000 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, 3 people received their master's degree in cognitive science from UC Merced. About 43% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UC Merced graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,752.
University of California - Irvine is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in cognitive science. 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, 2 people received their master's degree in cognitive science from UC Irvine. Those who complete their master's degree in cognitive science at University of California - Irvine make a median salary of 44,752.
University of California - San Diego is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in cognitive science. 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, 2 people received their master's degree in cognitive science from UCSD. University of California - San Diego cognitive science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,752.
Case Western Reserve University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in cognitive science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in cognitive science from Case Western. Case Western Reserve University cognitive science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,752.
Brown University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in cognitive science. Roughly 9,900 attend the school each year. 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, 2 people received their master's degree in cognitive science from Brown. Data shows that Brown graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,752.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in cognitive science. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. 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, 1 people received their master's degree in cognitive science from UMN Twin Cities. Data shows that UMN Twin Cities graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,752.
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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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