by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how UD ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in cognitive science.
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The bachelor's program at UD was ranked #27 on College Factual's Best Schools for cognitive science list. It is also ranked #1 in Delaware.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Cognitive Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 27 |
| Best Cognitive Science Schools | 27 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Delaware handed out 71 bachelor's degrees in cognitive science. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 75 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UD, cognitive science students borrow a median amount of $61,673 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,477 for all cognitive science majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UD paid an average of $1,570 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $585 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,040 | $37,680 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,838 | $14,838 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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The cognitive science program at UD awarded 71 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 7% of these degrees went to men with the other 93% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor's in cognitive science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the UD cognitive science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UD Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cognitive science majors at University of Delaware.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nutrition Science | 19 |
| Historic Preservation | 18 |
| Data Analytics | 15 |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | 12 |
| Computational Science | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.