Graduate Certificates in Cognitive Science
Education Levels of Cognitive Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 16 people earned their graduate certificate in cognitive science. This earns it the #454 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in cognitive science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Doctor’s Degree | 76 |
| Master’s Degree | 66 |
| Graduate Certificate | 16 |
Earnings of Cognitive Science Majors With Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in cognitive science. About 62.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6 |
| Women | 10 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of cognitive science graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Most Popular Cognitive Science Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 8 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in cognitive science. Learn more about the most popular 8 below:
The most popular school in the United States for cognitive science students seekinga graduate certificate is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in cognitive science from U-M.
University of Memphis is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in cognitive science. Roughly 22,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in cognitive science from UofM.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for cognitive science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Northwestern University. Roughly 22,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in cognitive science from Northwestern. About 57% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Stony Brook University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in cognitive science. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in cognitive science from SUNY Stony Brook.
University of Massachusetts Amherst comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in cognitive science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in cognitive science from UMass Amherst.
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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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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