Cognitive Science Graduate Certificates
A graduate certificate in Cognitive Science is offered at 67 colleges in the United States, where you can earn agraduate certificate 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, 14.3% of Cognitive Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Cognitive Science Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 3,121 students earned theirCognitive 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 | 70 |
Earnings of Cognitive Science Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding agraduate certificate in Cognitive Science of $67,809 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Cognitive Science students with their graduate certificate.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in Cognitive Science. About 71.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2 |
| Women | 5 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Cognitive Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4 | 57.1% |
| Asian | 1 | 14.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 14.3% |
| International Students | 1 | 14.3% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 14.3% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Cognitive Science Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 77 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Cognitive Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Cognitive Science students seeking a graduate certificate is University of California-San Diego. During the most recent year for which we have data, 762 people received their graduate certificate 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-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Cognitive Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 283 graduate certificates 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 245 people received their graduate certificate 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 is a popular choice for Cognitive Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 188 graduate certificates in Cognitive Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Cognitive Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Cognitive Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their graduate certificate in Cognitive Science from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Cognitive Science. This school awarded 143 graduate certificates 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 graduate certificates in Cognitive Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their graduate certificate in Cognitive Science from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their graduate certificate in Cognitive Science from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 72 graduate certificates in Cognitive Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Cognitive Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Cognitive Science. This school awarded 70 graduate certificates 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 63 graduate certificates 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.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Cognitive Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their graduate certificate in Cognitive Science from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Cognitive Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Delaware is a popular choice for Cognitive Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 60 graduate certificates 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-Merced is a popular choice for Cognitive Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their graduate certificate in Cognitive Science from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Cognitive Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Cognitive Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their graduate certificate in Cognitive Science from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Cognitive Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tufts University is a popular choice for Cognitive Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their graduate certificate in Cognitive Science from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Cognitive Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Cognitive Science. This school awarded 41 graduate certificates in Cognitive Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Cognitive Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Cognitive Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their graduate certificate in Cognitive Science from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Cognitive Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Cognitive Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their graduate certificate in Cognitive Science from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Cognitive Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Case Western Reserve University is a popular choice for Cognitive Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 39 graduate certificates 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.
Cognitive Science Majors to Study
| 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 graduate certificates.
| 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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