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 UCSD ranks in comparison to other schools with cognitive science programs.
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The bachelor's program at UCSD was ranked #7 on College Factual's Best Schools for cognitive science list. It is also ranked #3 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Cognitive Science Graduate Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Cognitive Science Doctor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Cognitive Science Schools | 7 |
| Best Cognitive Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - San Diego handed out 759 bachelor's degrees in cognitive science. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 699 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in cognitive science from UCSD. This makes it the #8 most popular school for cognitive science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in cognitive science in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of cognitive science students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCSD is $39,839. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $41,362 for all cognitive science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCSD, cognitive science students borrow a median amount of $32,139 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 UCSD is $257 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 | $3,431 | $3,431 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,307 | $1,307 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,198 | $17,198 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,735 | $4,735 |
Learn more about UCSD tuition and fees.
Of the 759 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Cognitive Science from UCSD in 2021-2022, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a bachelor's in cognitive science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 301 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 124 |
| White | 134 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 135 |
| Other Races | 58 |
Online degrees for the UCSD 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 UCSD Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 cognitive science majors earned their master's degree from UCSD. Of these graduates, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UCSD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a master's in cognitive science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 - San Diego.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Studies | 537 |
| Mathematics & Computer Science | 269 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 45 |
| Computational Science | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.