by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UCLA ranks in comparison to other schools with cognitive science programs.
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The bachelor's program at UCLA was ranked #7 on College Factual's Best Schools for cognitive science list. It is also ranked #4 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Los Angeles handed out 208 bachelor's degrees in cognitive science. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 181 degrees were handed out.
Cognitive Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCLA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,778 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 UCLA, 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 University of California - Los Angeles.
The cognitive science program at UCLA awarded 208 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 35% of these degrees went to men with the other 65% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Los Angeles with a bachelor's in cognitive science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 90 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 30 |
| Other Races | 21 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Biology | 165 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 67 |
| International Studies | 42 |
| Classical & Ancient Studies | 19 |
| Sustainability Science | 3 |
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