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. We've also included details on how UC Berkeley ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in cognitive science.
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UC Berkeley was ranked #4 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for cognitive science majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Cognitive Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Cognitive Science Schools | 4 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Berkeley handed out 230 bachelor's degrees in cognitive science. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 265 degrees were handed out.
Cognitive Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $64,559 a year. This is higher than $41,362, which is the national median for all cognitive science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UC Berkeley, cognitive science students borrow a median amount of $49,113 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,477 for all cognitive science majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the cognitive science program at UC Berkeley is $454 per month.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $3,016 | $3,016 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,273 | $1,273 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $22,692 | $22,692 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,238 | $6,238 |
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Of the 230 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Cognitive Science from UC Berkeley in 2021-2022, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a bachelor's in cognitive science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 106 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 31 |
| Other Races | 21 |
UC Berkeley 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 UC Berkeley Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cognitive science majors at University of California - Berkeley.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Studies | 122 |
| Nutrition Science | 107 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 91 |
| Sustainability Science | 40 |
| Classical & Ancient Studies | 22 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.