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, and more. We've also included details on how UD ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in cognitive science.
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The bachelor's program at UD was ranked #27 on College Factual's Best Schools for cognitive science list. It is also ranked #1 in Delaware.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Cognitive Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 27 |
| Best Cognitive Science Schools | 27 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Delaware handed out 71 bachelor's degrees in cognitive science. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 75 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UD, cognitive science students borrow a median amount of $61,673 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,477 for all cognitive science majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UD paid an average of $1,570 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $585 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,040 | $37,680 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,838 | $14,838 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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The cognitive science program at UD awarded 71 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 7% of these degrees went to men with the other 93% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor's in cognitive science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UD 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 UD Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cognitive science majors at University of Delaware.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nutrition Science | 19 |
| Historic Preservation | 18 |
| Data Analytics | 15 |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | 12 |
| Computational Science | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.