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Cognitive Science at University of California-Merced

What traits are you looking for in a school for Cognitive Science, you may want to check out the program at University of California-Merced. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of California-Merced is located in Merced, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 50 cognitive science graduations were recorded at University of California-Merced.

Studying Online at University of California-Merced

Online coursework is an option at University of California-Merced. Among 9,110 students, 2 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 960 (11%) took at least some classes online.

Cognitive Science Rankings at University of California-Merced

Rankings can help you compare University of California-Merced’s Cognitive Science program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	California	#6 of 11
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#6 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#11 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#11 of 11
Best Value	Nationwide	#11 of 37
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#37 of 37

Earnings for Cognitive Science Graduates from University of California-Merced

Those who finish University of California-Merced’s Cognitive Science program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$27,909
2 years	$28,960
3 years	$40,928
4 years	$47,142
5 years	$57,358

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Cognitive Science graduates from University of California-Merced take home a median $47,142, compared with $62,823 for all University of California-Merced graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Cognitive Science graduates from University of California-Merced is $21,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Cognitive Science graduates at University of California-Merced, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Cognitive Science graduates at University of California-Merced are 54% women (27) and 46% men (23).

Cognitive Science Bachelor’s Program at University of California-Merced

Among the 43 bachelor’s cognitive science graduates at University of California-Merced, 56% were women (24) and 44% were men (19).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	25
Black / African American	3
Asian	10
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 88% of Cognitive Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Merced, higher than the national average of 60%.*

Cognitive Science Master’s Program at University of California-Merced

Of the 5 master’s cognitive science graduates at University of California-Merced, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Cognitive Science Doctoral Program at University of California-Merced

Of the 2 doctoral cognitive science degrees awarded at University of California-Merced, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Cognitive Science doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Merced, above the national average of 26%.*

*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 University of California-Merced

The Cognitive Science program at University of California-Merced offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Cognitive Science	50

Highest-Paying Careers for Cognitive Science Graduates

Students who finish Cognitive Science program at University of California-Merced 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.