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 WUSTL ranks among other schools offering degrees in cognitive science.
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The bachelor's program at WUSTL was ranked #18 on College Factual's Best Schools for cognitive science list. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Cognitive Science Schools | 18 |
| Best Cognitive Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 18 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in cognitive science. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
Cognitive Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WUSTL go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,996 a year. This is less than $41,362, which is the national median of all cognitive science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WUSTL was $2,573 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,750 | $61,750 |
| Fees | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,264 | $1,264 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,778 | $20,778 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,464 | $3,464 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 56 cognitive science majors earned their bachelor's degree from WUSTL. Of these graduates, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WUSTL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor's in cognitive science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WUSTL 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 WUSTL Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cognitive science majors at Washington University in St Louis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Behavioral Science | 93 |
| International Studies | 52 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 37 |
| Mathematics & Computer Science | 29 |
| Sustainability Science | 16 |
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