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 UPenn ranks among other schools offering degrees in cognitive science.
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UPenn is in the top 10% of the country for cognitive science. More specifically it was ranked #3 out of 27 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Cognitive Science Schools | 3 |
| Best Cognitive Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pennsylvania handed out 75 bachelor's degrees in cognitive science. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 72 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of cognitive science students who receive their bachelor's degree at UPenn is $84,314. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $41,362 for all cognitive science bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UPenn was $1,871 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,620 | $58,620 |
| Fees | $7,484 | $7,484 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,358 | $1,358 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,496 | $18,496 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 75 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in cognitive science from UPenn. About 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in cognitive science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UPenn 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 UPenn Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cognitive science majors at University of Pennsylvania.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Studies | 105 |
| Behavioral Science | 82 |
| Computational Science | 17 |
| Anthrozoology | 10 |
| Mathematics & Computer Science | 4 |
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