Master’s Degrees in Cognitive Science
Education Levels of Cognitive Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 66 people earned their master's degree in cognitive science. This earns it the #258 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree 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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in cognitive science is $44,752. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $44,752 to a high of $44,752.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for cognitive science students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in cognitive science. About 54.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 30 |
| Women | 36 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of cognitive science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 21 |
| International Students | 21 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
Most Popular Cognitive Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 15 colleges that offer a master’s degree in cognitive science. Learn more about the most popular 15 below:
Stanford University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in cognitive science. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,731 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in cognitive science from Stanford. About 83% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Stanford University cognitive science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,752.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in cognitive science. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in cognitive science from Johns Hopkins. About 83% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Johns Hopkins graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,752.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in cognitive science. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in cognitive science from RPI. Of these students, 20% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that RPI graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,752.
The 5th most popular school in the country for cognitive science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Michigan Technological University. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,429 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,669 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in cognitive science from Michigan Tech. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in cognitive science at Michigan Technological University make a median salary of 44,752.
The 6th most popular school in the country for cognitive science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Roughly 11,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in cognitive science from MIT. Of these students, 46% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that MIT graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,752.
University of California - Merced comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in cognitive science. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in cognitive science from UC Merced. Of these students, 43% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in cognitive science at University of California - Merced make a median salary of 44,752.
The 8th most popular school in the country for cognitive science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Irvine. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in cognitive science from UC Irvine. University of California - Irvine cognitive science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,752.
The 8th most popular school in the country for cognitive science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - San Diego. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in cognitive science from UCSD. Data shows that UCSD graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,752.
The 8th most popular school in the country for cognitive science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Case Western Reserve University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in cognitive science from Case Western. Data shows that Case Western graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,752.
The 8th most popular school in the country for cognitive science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Brown University. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,656 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in cognitive science from Brown. Those who complete their master's degree in cognitive science at Brown University make a median salary of 44,752.
The 12th most popular school in the country for cognitive science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in cognitive science from UMN Twin Cities. Those who complete their master's degree in cognitive science at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities make a median salary of 44,752.
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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.
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