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. We've also included details on how UT Dallas ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in cognitive science.
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The bachelor's program at UT Dallas was ranked #23 on College Factual's Best Schools for cognitive science list. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Cognitive Science Schools | 23 |
| Best Cognitive Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 23 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Dallas handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in cognitive science. This is an increase of 26% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in cognitive science from UT Dallas. This makes it the #1 most popular school for cognitive science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UT Dallas was $1,669 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $607 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,564 | $40,064 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,832 | $13,832 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,780 | $3,780 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in cognitive science from UT Dallas. About 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of the graduates for this major are Asian American. In the graduating class of 2022, 52% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Dallas with a bachelor's in cognitive science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UT Dallas 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 UT Dallas Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's cognitive science program at UT Dallas make a median salary of $44,752. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allcognitive science master's degree recipients across the nation.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cognitive science majors at The University of Texas at Dallas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 95 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.