by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how Rice University ranks among other schools offering degrees in cognitive science.
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Rice University ranks competitively among schools offering cognitive science. Specifically, it ranked #19 out of 37 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Rice University awarded 36 bachelor’s degrees in cognitive science.
Cognitive Science majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Rice University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $86,577 a year. This is below $109,583, the median for all majors at Rice University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Rice University, cognitive science students borrow a median amount of $13,000 in student loans. This is higher than $11,904, the typical median for all majors at Rice University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,070 | $60,314 |
| Fees | $933 | $933 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 33% of cognitive science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of cognitive science bachelor’s degree graduates at Rice University were Asian. Roughly 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a bachelor’s in cognitive science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the cognitive science majors at Rice University.