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 RPI ranks among other schools offering degrees in cognitive science.
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The bachelor's program at RPI was ranked #12 on College Factual's Best Schools for cognitive science list. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in cognitive science. This is an increase of 67% over the previous year when 3 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in cognitive science from RPI. This makes it the #4 most popular school for cognitive science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in cognitive science in 2021, making the school the #9 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 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 students earned a bachelor's degree in cognitive science from RPI. About 60% of these graduates were women and the other 40% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a bachelor's in cognitive science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 students earned a master's degree in cognitive science from RPI. About 29% of these graduates were women and the other 71% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at RPI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a master's in cognitive science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Science, Technology & Society | 9 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 7 |
| Sustainability Science | 5 |
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