Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how USC stacks up against peers offering cognitive science.
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USC is a solid choice among schools offering cognitive science. Specifically, it ranked #31 out of 37 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in California.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Southern California conferred 70 bachelor’s degrees in cognitive science.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at USC, cognitive science students borrow a median amount of $19,669 in student loans. This is above $15,729, the typical median for all majors at USC.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,446 | $69,904 |
| Fees | $1,743 | $1,743 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 26% of cognitive science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of cognitive science bachelor’s degree graduates at USC are Asian. Approximately 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a bachelor’s in cognitive science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Here are the demographics of the cognitive science majors at University of Southern California.