by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Tufts University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Tufts University among the top schools in the country for cognitive science, coming in at #8 out of 37 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Cognitive Science Schools | 8 of 37 |
| Best Cognitive Science Schools in Massachusetts | 1 of 2 |
| Best Cognitive Science Schools in the New England Region | 3 of 5 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in cognitive science at Tufts University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 43 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Tufts University conferred 43 bachelor’s degrees in cognitive science.
Tufts University is among the very best schools in the country for cognitive science at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
To complete a bachelor’s at Tufts University, cognitive science graduates take on a median debt of $18,000 in student loans. This is higher than $17,074, the typical median for all majors at Tufts University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,646 | $69,146 |
| Fees | $1,558 | $1,558 |
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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 majority of cognitive science bachelor’s degree graduates at Tufts University were White. About 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tufts University with a bachelor’s in cognitive science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Tufts University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees in Cognitive Science | 3 |