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Cognitive Science at Stanford University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Cognitive Science, consider the program at Stanford University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Stanford University is located in Stanford, CA.

During the most recent reporting year, 107 cognitive science degrees were awarded at Stanford University.

Online & Distance Learning at Stanford University

Online coursework is an option at Stanford University. Of 18,625 students, 350 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 854 (5%) took at least some classes online.

Cognitive Science Rankings at Stanford University

These rankings give you a sense of how Stanford University’s Cognitive Science program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#1 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#1 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#1 of 37
Best Value	California	#1 of 11
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#1 of 11
Best Value	Nationwide	#1 of 37

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Cognitive Science graduates from Stanford University is $8,055.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Cognitive Science graduates at Stanford University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Cognitive Science graduates at Stanford University are 53% women (57) and 47% men (50).

Cognitive Science Bachelor’s Program at Stanford University

Among the 102 bachelor’s cognitive science degrees awarded at Stanford University, 54% were women (55) and 46% were men (47).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Cognitive Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Stanford University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	29
Hispanic / Latino	11
Black / African American	6
Asian	41
Two or More Races	6
International (Nonresident)	9

Minority students account for 63% of Cognitive Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Stanford University, above the national average of 60%.*

Cognitive Science Master’s Program at Stanford University

Of the 5 master’s cognitive science degrees awarded at Stanford University, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Cognitive Science master’s degree recipients at Stanford University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 20% of Cognitive Science master’s degree recipients at Stanford University, lower than the national average of 38%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Cognitive Science Concentrations at Stanford University

This Cognitive Science program at Stanford University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Cognitive Science	107

Highest-Paying Careers for Cognitive Science Graduates

Students who finish Cognitive Science program at Stanford University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Cognitive Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Self-Enrichment Teachers	$77,096
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other	$75,358
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$68,967
Directors, Religious Activities and Education	$64,599
Religious Workers, All Other	$58,956

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.