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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Rice ranks in comparison to other schools with cognitive science programs.
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The bachelor's program at Rice was ranked #10 on College Factual's Best Schools for cognitive science list. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rice University handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in cognitive science. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
Cognitive Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Rice go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,585 a year. This is higher than $37,992, which is the national median for all cognitive science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Rice, cognitive science students borrow a median amount of $13,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all cognitive science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $16,244.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cognitive science majors at Rice University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 students earned a bachelor's degree in cognitive science from Rice. About 70% of these graduates were women and the other 30% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a bachelor's in cognitive science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Classical & Ancient Studies | 4 |
| Human Computer Interaction | 4 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 3 |
| Systems Theory | 2 |
| Medieval Studies | 1 |
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