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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how U-M ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in cognitive science.
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The bachelor's program at U-M was ranked #10 on College Factual's Best Schools for cognitive science list. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Cognitive Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 10 |
| Best Cognitive Science Schools | 10 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 114 bachelor's degrees in cognitive science. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 135 degrees were handed out.
Cognitive Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U-M go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,698 a year. This is higher than $41,362, which is the national median for all cognitive science bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at U-M paid an average of $2,458 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $716 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,977 | $59,775 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,126 | $1,126 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,572 | $2,572 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 114 cognitive science majors earned their bachelor's degree from U-M. Of these graduates, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U-M are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a bachelor's in cognitive science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 12 |
U-M 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 U-M Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cognitive science majors at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Data Science | 238 |
| International Studies | 152 |
| Sustainability Science | 76 |
| Data Analytics | 74 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 55 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.