Cognitive Science Master’s Degrees
There are 67 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Cognitive Science. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about40% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 25.6% of Cognitive Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Cognitive Science Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 3,121 students earned theirCognitive Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Cognitive Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,955 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 96 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 70 |
Earnings of Cognitive Science Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Cognitive Science of $67,809 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Cognitive Science. About 65.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 28 |
| Women | 54 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of 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.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Cognitive Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 77 colleges that offer a master’s degree in 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 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 Cognitive Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Cognitive Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Cognitive Science. This school awarded 283 master's degrees in 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-Berkeley is a popular choice for Cognitive Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 245 people received their master's degree in 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-Davis is a popular choice for Cognitive Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 188 master's degrees in 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 Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Cognitive Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 159 master's degrees in Cognitive Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in 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 master's degrees in Cognitive Science. This school awarded 143 master's degrees in 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.
Stanford University is a popular choice for 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 Cognitive Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Cognitive Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their master's degree in 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 Cognitive Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 72 master's degrees in Cognitive Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Cognitive Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Cognitive Science. This school awarded 70 master's degrees in Cognitive Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Cognitive Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington University in St Louis is a popular choice for Cognitive Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their master's degree in Cognitive Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Cognitive Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Cognitive Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their master's degree in Cognitive Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Cognitive Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Delaware comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Cognitive Science. This school awarded 60 master's degrees in 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 is a popular choice for Cognitive Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in 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 Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Cognitive Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their master's degree in 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 is a popular choice for Cognitive Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in Cognitive Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Cognitive Science here go on to 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 Cognitive Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in Cognitive Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in 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 master's degrees in Cognitive Science. This school awarded 40 master's degrees in Cognitive Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in 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 Cognitive Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree in Cognitive Science from this school. 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 Cognitive Science. This school awarded 39 master's degrees in Cognitive Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Cognitive Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cognitive Science Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Cognitive Science, General | 3,111 |
| Contemplative Studies/Inquiry | 10 |
| Cognitive Science, Other | — |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Cognitive Science that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 30,141 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 28,033 |
| Data Analytics | 12,891 |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | 10,355 |
| Data Science | 7,716 |
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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