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. Also, learn how UC Santa Cruz ranks among other schools offering degrees in cognitive science.
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The bachelor's program at UC Santa Cruz was ranked #22 on College Factual's Best Schools for cognitive science list. It is also ranked #8 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Cognitive Science Schools | 22 |
| Best Cognitive Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 22 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Santa Cruz handed out 129 bachelor's degrees in cognitive science. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 140 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of cognitive science students who receive their bachelor's degree at UC Santa Cruz is $35,384. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $41,362 for all cognitive science students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the cognitive science program at UC Santa Cruz is $493 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 | $2,726 | $2,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,315 | $1,315 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,785 | $18,785 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,646 | $5,646 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 129 cognitive science majors earned their bachelor's degree from UC Santa Cruz. Of these graduates, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Cruz with a bachelor's in cognitive science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 60 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the UC Santa Cruz 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 UC Santa Cruz Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cognitive science majors at University of California - Santa Cruz.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 5 |
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