by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Carnegie Mellon; CMU stacks up against peers offering cognitive science.
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Carnegie Mellon; CMU is in the top 15% of the country for cognitive science. More specifically it was ranked #9 out of 37 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Pennsylvania.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Carnegie Mellon University handed out 15 bachelor’s degrees in cognitive science.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,560 | $64,596 |
| Fees | $1,040 | $1,040 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 20% of cognitive science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of cognitive science bachelor’s degree graduates at Carnegie Mellon; CMU were White. Roughly 27% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a bachelor’s in cognitive science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the cognitive science majors at Carnegie Mellon University.