by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UCSD UC San Diego. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UCSD UC San Diego as a strong choice for cognitive science, placing at #18 out of 37 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Cognitive Science Schools | 18 of 37 |
| Best Cognitive Science Schools in California | 5 of 11 |
Here is each degree level offered in cognitive science at UCSD UC San Diego, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 743 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-San Diego awarded 743 bachelor’s degrees in cognitive science.
UCSD UC San Diego holds a strong position among schools offering cognitive science at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Cognitive Science graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UCSD UC San Diego report a median salary of $67,751 a year. This is below $84,922, the median for all majors at UCSD UC San Diego.
To complete a bachelor’s at UCSD UC San Diego, cognitive science students accumulate a median of $17,481 in student loans. This is higher than $17,106, the typical median for all majors at UCSD UC San Diego.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,528 | $3,528 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 41% of cognitive science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of cognitive science bachelor’s degree graduates at UCSD UC San Diego are Asian. About 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-San Diego with a bachelor’s in cognitive science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 311 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 135 |
| White | 113 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 112 |
| Other Races | 64 |
Graduate study is also available at UCSD UC San Diego. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Cognitive Science | 8 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Cognitive Science | 11 |
