Graduate Certificates in Cognitive Science
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Education Levels of Cognitive Science Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 students earned their graduate certificate in cognitive science. This makes it the 205th most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for cognitive science majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in cognitive science. About 80.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4 |
| Women | 16 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of cognitive science graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
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:
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for cognitive science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. The cognitive science program at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor awarded 8 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 88% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Memphis is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in cognitive science. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,352 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,378 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their graduate certificate in cognitive science from UofM. Of these students, 80% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for cognitive science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Northwestern University. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,067 per year. The cognitive science program at Northwestern University awarded 4 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.
George Mason University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in cognitive science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 graduate certificates were handed out to cognitive science majors at GMU.
The 4th most popular school in the country for cognitive science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Kentucky. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,311 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 graduate certificates were handed out to cognitive science majors at UK.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their graduate certificate in cognitive science from SUNY Stony Brook.
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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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