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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Rice ranks in comparison to other schools with cognitive science programs.
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The bachelor's program at Rice was ranked #14 on College Factual's Best Schools for cognitive science list. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Cognitive Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best Cognitive Science Schools | 14 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rice University handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in cognitive science. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of cognitive science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Rice is $47,459. This is higher than $41,362, which is the national median for all cognitive science bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Rice paid an average of $2,384 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $57,210 | $57,210 |
| Fees | $918 | $918 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,900 | $15,900 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,850 | $2,850 |
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The cognitive science program at Rice awarded 48 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 21% of these degrees went to men with the other 79% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a bachelor's in cognitive science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Rice 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 Rice Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cognitive science majors at Rice University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Data Science | 22 |
| Systems Theory | 18 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 7 |
| Classical & Ancient Studies | 4 |
| Human Computer Interaction | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.