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. In addition, we cover how UC Davis ranks in comparison to other schools with cognitive science programs.
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The bachelor's program at UC Davis was ranked #13 on College Factual's Best Schools for cognitive science list. It is also ranked #5 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Cognitive Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 12 |
| Best Cognitive Science Schools | 13 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Davis handed out 188 bachelor's degrees in cognitive science. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 184 degrees were handed out.
Cognitive Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Davis go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,342 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 Davis, cognitive science students borrow a median amount of $40,168 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 Davis is $330 per month.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $3,413 | $3,413 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,381 | $1,381 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,068 | $19,068 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,359 | $5,359 |
Learn more about UC Davis tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 188 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in cognitive science from UC Davis. About 31% were men and 69% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Davis with a bachelor's in cognitive science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 66 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 15 |
UC Davis 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 Davis Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cognitive science majors at University of California - Davis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nutrition Science | 152 |
| Marine Science | 20 |
| Science, Technology & Society | 18 |
| Classical & Ancient Studies | 10 |
| Sustainability Science | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.