by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Cognitive Science. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Cognitive Science is a major offered under the multi / interdisciplinary studies program of study at Carnegie Mellon University. Here, you’ll find out more about the major bachelor’s degree program in cognitive science, including such details as the number of graduates, ethnicity of students, related majors and concentrations, and more.
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If you're having trouble deciding which school is best for you, you may want to check out our many college rankings. Carnegie Mellon was ranked #5 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for cognitive science majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Pennsylvania.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Carnegie Mellon paid an average of $800 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,560 | $57,560 |
| Fees | $925 | $925 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,550 | $15,550 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,400 | $1,400 |
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Carnegie Mellon does not offer an online option for its cognitive science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Carnegie Mellon Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in cognitive science in 2019-2020, 70.6% of them were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 62.7%.
Of those graduates who received a bachelor’s degree in cognitive science at Carnegie Mellon in 2019-2020, 58.8% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is higher than the nationwide number of 54%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Cognitive Science students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cognitive Science | 17 |
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| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Systems Theory | 127 |
| Biopsychology | 13 |
| Science, Technology & Society | 4 |
| International Studies | 6 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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