by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how Brown ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in cognitive science.
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The cognitive science major at Brown is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Cognitive Science. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Brown University handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in cognitive science. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in cognitive science from Brown. This makes it the #8 most popular school for cognitive science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in cognitive science in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Brown paid an average of $2,051 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $65,656 | $65,656 |
| Fees | $2,574 | $2,574 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,598 | $16,598 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,820 | $2,820 |
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Of the 11 cognitive science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Brown, about 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Brown are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a bachelor's in cognitive science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Brown does not offer an online option for its cognitive science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Brown Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in cognitive science from Brown in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a master's in cognitive science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cognitive science majors at Brown University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Behavioral Science | 48 |
| Science, Technology & Society | 47 |
| Mathematics & Computer Science | 36 |
| Human Biology | 35 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 22 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.