by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Tufts University compares to other colleges that offer cognitive science.
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Tufts University holds a strong position among schools offering cognitive science. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 37 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the most recent reporting year, Tufts University conferred 43 bachelor’s degrees in cognitive science.
To complete a bachelor’s at Tufts University, cognitive science graduates take on a median debt of $18,000 in student loans. This is higher than $17,074, the typical median for all majors at Tufts University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,646 | $69,146 |
| Fees | $1,558 | $1,558 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 35% of cognitive science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of cognitive science bachelor’s degree graduates at Tufts University were White. About 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tufts University with a bachelor’s in cognitive science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of cognitive science doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of cognitive science doctoral degree graduates at Tufts University were White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tufts University with a doctoral in cognitive science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the cognitive science majors at Tufts University.