by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how MIT ranks among other schools offering degrees in cognitive science.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for cognitive science majors, MIT came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Massachusetts Institute of Technology handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in cognitive science. This is an increase of 178% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in cognitive science from MIT. This makes it the #6 most popular school for cognitive science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in cognitive science in 2021, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cognitive science majors at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Of the 25 cognitive science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from MIT, about 40% were men and 60% were women.
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 | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 students earned a master's degree in cognitive science from MIT. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a master's in cognitive science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mathematics & Computer Science | 32 |
| Science, Technology & Society | 3 |
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