Here 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 UC Davis stacks up against peers offering cognitive science.
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UC Davis holds a strong position among schools offering cognitive science. Specifically, it ranked #11 out of 37 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in California.
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Davis conferred 188 bachelor’s degrees in cognitive science.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UC Davis, cognitive science graduates take on a median debt of $15,000 in student loans. This is above $14,443, the typical median for all majors at UC Davis.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,544 | $3,544 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 31% of cognitive science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of cognitive science bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Davis were Asian. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Davis with a bachelor’s in cognitive science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 76 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 24 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cognitive science majors at University of California-Davis.