by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Carnegie Mellon ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in cognitive science.
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Carnegie Mellon was ranked #5 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for cognitive science majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Cognitive Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Cognitive Science Schools | 5 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Carnegie Mellon University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in cognitive science. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Carnegie Mellon paid an average of $865 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,260 | $62,260 |
| Fees | $1,014 | $1,014 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,468 | $17,468 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,400 | $1,400 |
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The cognitive science program at Carnegie Mellon awarded 17 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 35% of these degrees went to men with the other 65% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Carnegie Mellon are Asian American. In the most recent graduating class for for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a bachelor's in cognitive science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Carnegie Mellon cognitive science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Carnegie Mellon Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cognitive science majors at Carnegie Mellon University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Systems Theory | 118 |
| Computational Science | 52 |
| Human Computer Interaction | 23 |
| Biopsychology | 10 |
| Behavioral Science | 7 |
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