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 UC Irvine ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in cognitive science.
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The bachelor's program at UC Irvine was ranked #17 on College Factual's Best Schools for cognitive science list. It is also ranked #7 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Cognitive Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 17 |
| Best Cognitive Science Schools | 17 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Irvine handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in cognitive science. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in cognitive science from UC Irvine. This makes it the #8 most popular school for cognitive science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in cognitive science in 2022, making the school the #10 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $2,403 | $2,403 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,423 | $18,423 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,841 | $4,841 |
Learn more about UC Irvine tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 cognitive science majors earned their bachelor's degree from UC Irvine. Of these graduates, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of the graduates for this major are Asian American. In the graduating class of 2022, 67% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a bachelor's in cognitive science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UC Irvine 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 Irvine Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in cognitive science from UC Irvine in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a master's in cognitive science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cognitive science majors at University of California - Irvine.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Studies | 149 |
| Human Biology | 106 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 67 |
| Mathematics & Computer Science | 43 |
| Human Computer Interaction | 43 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.