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 Simmons University. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in cognitive science, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Simmons was $1,277 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,850 | $40,850 |
| Fees | $1,067 | $1,067 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,280 | $1,280 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,022 | $14,022 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,550 | $2,550 |
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The median early career salary of cognitive science students who receive their bachelor’s degree from Simmons is $37,054 per year. That is 9% higher than the national average of $34,071.
Online degrees for the Simmons cognitive science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Simmons Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in cognitive science in 2019-2020, all of them were women.
Of those graduates who received a bachelor’s degree in cognitive science at Simmons in 2019-2020, 25.0% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 54%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Cognitive Science students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cognitive Science | 16 |
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| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nutrition Science | 16 |
*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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