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 RPI ranks among other schools offering degrees in cognitive science.
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The cognitive science major at RPI 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, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in cognitive science. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 5 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in cognitive science from RPI. This makes it the #4 most popular school for cognitive science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in cognitive science in 2022, making the school the #9 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at RPI was $2,520 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,360 | $60,360 |
| Fees | $1,524 | $1,524 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,310 | $1,310 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,530 | $17,530 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,680 | $1,680 |
Learn more about RPI tuition and fees.
Of the 4 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Cognitive Science from RPI in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a bachelor's in cognitive science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
RPI 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 RPI Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 2 students earned a master's degree in cognitive science from RPI. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a master's in cognitive science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| 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 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 17 |
| Science, Technology & Society | 3 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 |
| Sustainability Science | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.