by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Stanford ranks among other schools offering degrees in cognitive science.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for cognitive science majors, Stanford came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Cognitive Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Cognitive Science Schools | 2 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Stanford University handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in cognitive science. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 67 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in cognitive science from Stanford. This makes it the #2 most popular school for cognitive science master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of cognitive science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Stanford is $105,695. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $41,362 for all cognitive science bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Stanford paid an average of $1,372 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,731 | $61,731 |
| Fees | $753 | $753 |
| Books and Supplies | $825 | $825 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,922 | $19,922 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,602 | $4,602 |
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Of the 64 cognitive science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Stanford, about 55% were men and 45% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a bachelor's in cognitive science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the Stanford 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 Stanford Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 63% of cognitive science master's degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a master's in cognitive science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cognitive science majors at Stanford University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Biology | 114 |
| Science, Technology & Society | 40 |
| Sustainability Science | 35 |
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