---

Cognitive Science at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

If you are interested in studying Cognitive Science, consider the program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor sits in Ann Arbor, MI.

During the most recent reporting year, 159 cognitive science degrees were awarded at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

Studying Online at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Many students take online classes at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. Among 52,855 students, 1,479 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,583 (9%) took at least some classes online.

Cognitive Science Rankings at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Use these rankings to compare University of Michigan-Ann Arbor’s Cognitive Science program against other schools offering the same major.

Earnings for Cognitive Science Graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Those who finish University of Michigan-Ann Arbor’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	$37,741

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Cognitive Science graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor stands at $22,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Cognitive Science graduates at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, by degree type.

Program-wide, Cognitive Science graduates at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor are 66% women (105) and 34% men (54).

Cognitive Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Of the 155 bachelor’s cognitive science graduates at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 66% were women (102) and 34% were men (53).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	68
Hispanic / Latino	10
Black / African American	5
Asian	38
Two or More Races	6
International (Nonresident)	20
Unknown	8

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Cognitive Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, below the national average of 60%.*

*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 Michigan-Ann Arbor

This Cognitive Science program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Cognitive Science	159

Top-Paying Careers for Cognitive Science Graduates

Graduates of the Cognitive Science program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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.