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 Rutgers New Brunswick ranks in comparison to other schools with cognitive science programs.
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The bachelor's program at Rutgers New Brunswick was ranked #25 on College Factual's Best Schools for cognitive science list. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Cognitive Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 25 |
| Best Cognitive Science Schools | 25 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in cognitive science. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of cognitive science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Rutgers New Brunswick is $38,132. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $41,362 for all cognitive science students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Rutgers New Brunswick was $1,054 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $441 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,674 | $32,436 |
| Fees | $3,565 | $3,565 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,391 | $1,391 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,715 | $14,715 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,372 | $4,372 |
Learn more about Rutgers New Brunswick tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 students earned a bachelor's degree in cognitive science from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 62% of these graduates were women and the other 38% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a bachelor's in cognitive science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Rutgers New Brunswick 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 Rutgers New Brunswick Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cognitive science majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Physical Science | 92 |
| Nutrition Science | 70 |
| Sustainability Science | 45 |
| Medieval Studies | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.