Cognitive Science Doctor’s Degrees
There are 67 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Cognitive Science. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about29% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 30.0% of Cognitive Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Cognitive Science Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 3,121 degrees were awarded toCognitive Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Cognitive Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,955 |
| Master’s Degree | 96 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 70 |
Earnings of Cognitive Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Cognitive Science of $67,809 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $46,058 |
| 4 years | $67,809 |
| 5 years | $79,238 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Cognitive Science majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Cognitive Science. About 51.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 34 |
| Women | 36 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Cognitive Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | 41.4% |
| Asian | 7 | 10.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 4.3% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 4.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 5.7% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 2.9% |
| International Students | 21 | 30.0% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 30.0% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Cognitive Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 77 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Cognitive Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Cognitive Science students seeking a doctor's degree is University of California-San Diego. During the most recent year for which we have data, 762 people received their doctor's degree in Cognitive Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Cognitive Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Cognitive Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 283 doctor's degrees in Cognitive Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Cognitive Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 245 people received their doctor's degree in Cognitive Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Cognitive Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 188 people received their doctor's degree in Cognitive Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Cognitive Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their doctor's degree in Cognitive Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Cognitive Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Cognitive Science. This school awarded 143 doctor's degrees in Cognitive Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Stanford University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Cognitive Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their doctor's degree in Cognitive Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Cognitive Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Cognitive Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 74 doctor's degrees in Cognitive Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Cognitive Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Vanderbilt University is a popular choice for Cognitive Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 72 doctor's degrees in Cognitive Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Cognitive Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 70 doctor's degrees in Cognitive Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Washington University in St Louis is a popular choice for Cognitive Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their doctor's degree in Cognitive Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Cognitive Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their doctor's degree in Cognitive Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Delaware comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Cognitive Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their doctor's degree in Cognitive Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Merced is a popular choice for Cognitive Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their doctor's degree in Cognitive Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Cognitive Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their doctor's degree in Cognitive Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Cognitive Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tufts University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Cognitive Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their doctor's degree in Cognitive Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Cognitive Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their doctor's degree in Cognitive Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Cognitive Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Cognitive Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their doctor's degree in Cognitive Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Cognitive Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University is a popular choice for Cognitive Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their doctor's degree in Cognitive Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Case Western Reserve University is a popular choice for Cognitive Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their doctor's degree in Cognitive Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Cognitive Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cognitive Science Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Cognitive Science, General | 3,111 |
| Contemplative Studies/Inquiry | 10 |
| Cognitive Science, Other | — |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Cognitive Science that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 30,141 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 28,033 |
| Data Analytics | 12,891 |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | 10,355 |
| Data Science | 7,716 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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