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. We've also included details on how UC Irvine ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in cognitive science.
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The bachelor's program at UC Irvine was ranked #21 on College Factual's Best Schools for cognitive science list. It is also ranked #7 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Irvine handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in cognitive science. This is an increase of 54% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in cognitive science from UC Irvine. This makes it the #8 most popular school for cognitive science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in cognitive science in 2021, making the school the #10 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 University of California - Irvine.
Of the 20 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Cognitive Science from UC Irvine in 2020-2021, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a bachelor's in cognitive science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 2 students who earned a master's degree in Cognitive Science from UC Irvine in 2020-2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UC Irvine are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a master's in cognitive science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Studies | 172 |
| Human Biology | 92 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 76 |
| Mathematics & Computer Science | 45 |
| Cultural Studies & Analysis | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
