by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at MIT, M.I.T.. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, MIT, M.I.T. highly for cognitive science, placing at #9 out of 37 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Cognitive Science Schools | 9 of 37 |
| Best Cognitive Science Schools in Massachusetts | 2 of 2 |
| Best Cognitive Science Schools in the New England Region | 4 of 5 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in cognitive science at MIT, M.I.T., along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 49 |
| Master’s | 24 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Massachusetts Institute of Technology conferred 49 bachelor’s degrees in cognitive science.
MIT, M.I.T. is among the very best schools in the country for cognitive science at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,510 | $61,990 |
| Fees | $406 | $406 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 35% of cognitive science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of cognitive science bachelor’s degree graduates at MIT, M.I.T. are Asian. Approximately 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s in cognitive science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Graduate study is also available at MIT, M.I.T.. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Cognitive Science | 24 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Cognitive Science | 1 |