Doctor’s Degrees in Cognitive Science
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Education Levels of Cognitive Science Majors
In 2020-2021, 44 earned their doctor's degree in cognitive science. This makes it the 153rd most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in cognitive science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 59 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 44 |
| Graduate Certificate | 20 |
Earnings of Cognitive Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for cognitive science majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in cognitive science. About 63.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 16 |
| Women | 28 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of cognitive science doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| International Students | 19 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Most Popular Cognitive Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 15 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in cognitive science. Learn more about the most popular 15 below:
The most popular school in the United States for cognitive science students seekinga doctor's degree is University of California - San Diego. Roughly 39,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their doctor's degree in cognitive science from UCSD. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
The most popular school in the United States for cognitive science students seekinga doctor's degree is Brown University. Roughly 9,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,944 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,944 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their doctor's degree in cognitive science from Brown.
The most popular school in the United States for cognitive science students seekinga doctor's degree is Indiana University - Bloomington. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. The cognitive science program at Indiana University - Bloomington awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 43% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in cognitive science. Each year, around 11,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,510 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in cognitive science from MIT.
University of Colorado Boulder is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in cognitive science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,806 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,168 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to cognitive science majors at CU - Boulder. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
New York University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in cognitive science. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their doctor's degree in cognitive science from NYU.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in cognitive science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. The cognitive science program at Johns Hopkins University awarded 3 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 6th most popular school in the country for cognitive science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Stony Brook University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their doctor's degree in cognitive science from SUNY Stony Brook. Of these students, 100% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in cognitive science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,100 per year. The cognitive science program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for cognitive science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Irvine. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their doctor's degree in cognitive science from UC Irvine.
Michigan Technological University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in cognitive science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,903 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,725 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 doctor's degrees were handed out to cognitive science majors at Michigan Tech.
Vanderbilt University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in cognitive science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,600 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 doctor's degrees were handed out to cognitive science majors at Vanderbilt.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to cognitive science that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 213 |
| Nutrition Science | 182 |
| Behavioral Science | 138 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 72 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 47 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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