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 Vassar ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in cognitive science.
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The bachelor's program at Vassar was ranked #20 on College Factual's Best Schools for cognitive science list. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Cognitive Science Schools | 20 |
| Best Cognitive Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 20 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Vassar College handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in cognitive science. This is an increase of 65% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Vassar paid an average of $2,133 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,870 | $66,870 |
| Fees | $935 | $935 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,415 | $17,415 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,350 | $1,350 |
Learn more about Vassar tuition and fees.
Of the 28 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Cognitive Science from Vassar in 2021-2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Vassar are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vassar College with a bachelor's in cognitive science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Vassar 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 Vassar Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cognitive science majors at Vassar College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Science, Technology & Society | 18 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 5 |
| Classical & Ancient Studies | 4 |
| Medieval Studies | 2 |
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