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Cognitive Science at Tufts University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Cognitive Science, take a look at what Tufts University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Tufts University is in Medford, MA.

During the most recent reporting year, 46 cognitive science degrees were granted at Tufts University.

Online & Distance Learning at Tufts University

Online coursework is an option at Tufts University. Of 13,599 students, 469 (3%) studied exclusively online and 1,085 (8%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Cognitive Science Graduates from Tufts University

Students who complete Tufts University’s Cognitive Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$43,242
2 years	$39,369

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Cognitive Science graduates from Tufts University comes in at $18,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Program-wide, Cognitive Science graduates at Tufts University are 65% women (30) and 35% men (16).

Cognitive Science Bachelor’s Program at Tufts University

Among the 43 bachelor’s cognitive science degrees awarded at Tufts University, 65% were women (28) and 35% were men (15).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	21
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	5
Asian	8
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 42% of Cognitive Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Tufts University, below the national average of 60%.*

Cognitive Science Doctoral Program at Tufts University

Of the 3 doctoral cognitive science graduates at Tufts University, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Cognitive Science doctoral degree recipients at Tufts University.

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

*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 Tufts University

This Cognitive Science program at Tufts University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Cognitive Science	46

Best-Paid Careers for Cognitive Science Graduates

Students who finish Cognitive Science program at Tufts University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Cognitive Science majors, 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.