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Cognitive Science
CIP 3025 · 19 schools
Cognitive Science is offered at 19 schools. Graduates report median first-year earnings of $46,107, growing to $79,496 by year five (+72%). The 25th percentile earns $34,295 while the 75th percentile earns $53,962. Earnings data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, reflecting median earnings of graduates one and five years after completion.
Schools
19
Highest Earning (1yr)
$105,695
Stanford University
Median (1yr)
$46,107
Earnings Growth
+72%
Earnings vs. Cost — 19 Schools
Ivy LeagueIvy PlusNESCACPublic FlagshipEliteSelectiveGeneralBreak EvenMedian ($46K)
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| Compare | # | SAT | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanford UniversityCA | $105,695 | — | $82,162 | 1.3x | 4% | 1,580 | |
| 2 | University of PennsylvaniaPA | $84,314 | $109,527 | $85,738 | 1.0x | 6% | 1,570 | |
| 3 | Tufts UniversityMA | $75,672 | — | $84,600 | 0.9x | 10% | 1,550 | |
| 4 | University of California-BerkeleyCA | $64,559 | $100,651 | $42,708 | 1.5x | 12% | — | |
| 5 | University of California-Los AngelesCA | $53,962 | $78,267 | $36,643 | 1.5x | 9% | — | |
| 6 | Rice UniversityTX | $47,459 | $71,816 | $74,110 | 0.6x | 8% | 1,570 | |
| 7 | University of Michigan-Ann ArborMI | $44,698 | — | $33,345 | 1.3x | 18% | 1,530 | |
| 8 | Johns Hopkins UniversityMD | $42,602 | — | $81,300 | 0.5x | 8% | 1,580 | |
| 9 | University of California-DavisCA | $42,342 | — | $38,067 | 1.1x | 42% | — | |
| 10 | University of GeorgiaGA | $41,362 | $61,591 | $27,436 | 1.5x | 37% | 1,390 | |
| 11 | University of California-San DiegoCA | $39,839 | $85,159 | $36,325 | 1.1x | 25% | — | |
| 12 | Vanderbilt UniversityTN | $38,752 | — | $84,412 | 0.5x | 6% | 1,560 | |
| 13 | Rutgers University-New BrunswickNJ | $38,132 | — | $35,232 | 1.1x | 65% | 1,480 | |
| 14 | University of California-Santa CruzCA | $35,384 | $76,561 | $38,649 | 0.9x | 63% | — | |
| 15 | University of Southern CaliforniaCA | $34,295 | — | $84,678 | 0.4x | 10% | 1,550 | |
| 16 | University of California-MercedCA | $32,419 | $57,358 | $37,098 | 0.9x | 39% | — | |
| 17 | Washington University in St LouisMO | $30,996 | — | $83,476 | 0.4x | 12% | 1,570 | |
| 18 | Case Western Reserve UniversityOH | $30,198 | — | $81,533 | 0.4x | 29% | 1,540 | |
| 19 | University of Virginia-Main CampusVA | $27,628 | $68,592 | $38,132 | 0.7x | 17% | 1,530 | |
| 20 | University of DelawareDE | — | $69,292 | $29,347 | — | 65% | 1,360 |