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. We've also included details on how UC Berkeley ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in cognitive science.
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UC Berkeley is in the top 10% of the country for cognitive science. More specifically it was ranked #4 out of 32 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Berkeley handed out 265 bachelor's degrees in cognitive science. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 345 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of cognitive science students who receive their bachelor's degree at UC Berkeley is $62,295. 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 UC Berkeley, cognitive science students borrow a median amount of $13,950 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the cognitive science program at UC Berkeley is $454 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cognitive science majors at University of California - Berkeley.
Of the 265 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Cognitive Science from UC Berkeley in 2020-2021, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a bachelor's in cognitive science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 109 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 35 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Studies | 135 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 126 |
| Nutrition Science | 103 |
| Sustainability Science | 54 |
| Classical & Ancient Studies | 13 |
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