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. Also, learn how MIT ranks among other schools offering degrees in cognitive science.
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The bachelor's program at MIT was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for cognitive science list. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Massachusetts Institute of Technology handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in cognitive science. This is an increase of 76% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in cognitive science from MIT. This makes it the #6 most popular school for cognitive science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in cognitive science in 2022, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at MIT was $2,775 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,750 | $59,750 |
| Fees | $406 | $406 |
| Books and Supplies | $880 | $880 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,390 | $19,390 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,304 | $2,304 |
Learn more about MIT tuition and fees.
The cognitive science program at MIT awarded 44 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 52% of these degrees went to men with the other 48% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in cognitive science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the MIT 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 MIT Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of cognitive science master's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a master's in cognitive science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cognitive science majors at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mathematics & Computer Science | 26 |
| Science, Technology & Society | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.