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Cognitive Science in California

Cognitive Science Schools in California

Jobs for Cognitive Science Grads in California

There are 137,430 people in the state and 704,940 people in the nation working in Cognitive Science jobs.

Cognitive Science Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Cognitive Science Jobs in California

In this state, Cognitive Science grads earn an average of $99,449. Nationwide, they make an average of $80,452.

Cognitive Science Wages Nationwide vs. CA

Our data covers 15 colleges in California offering Cognitive Science degrees. Learn about the most popular 15 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,763 a year. About 9% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $57,445 a year. With an admission rate of 12%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,123 after earning their degree at this institution. About 42% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,107 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 63% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $89,527 a year. About 4% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $63,275 a year. The school admits about 10% of applicants. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,692 a year. The school admits about 39% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,474 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 26% of applicants. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

#9

Occidental College

Los Angeles

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,306 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 40% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

#10

Pomona College

Claremont

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,100 a year. With an admission rate of 7%, getting in takes some planning. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

#11

Pitzer College

Claremont

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $33,658 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 17% of applicants. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

#12

Scripps College

Claremont

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,612 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 34%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,193 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 97%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $36,356 after earning their degree at this institution. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $68,541 in their first year after graduation. About 11% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

Cognitive Science Careers in CA

Some of the careers Cognitive Science majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 13% $75,358
Clinical Research Coordinators 10% $110,931
Self-Enrichment Teachers 9% $77,096
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $132,227
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other 0% $68,967
Water Resource Specialists 0% $179,716
Religious Workers, All Other -1% $58,956
Directors, Religious Activities and Education -2% $64,599

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Cognitive Science.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 30,141
Biological & Physical Science 28,033
Data Analytics 12,891
Interdisciplinary Studies 10,355
Data Science 7,716
International Studies 5,740
Nutrition Science 5,456
Behavioral Science 5,391

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