Here, 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 #11 on College Factual's Best Schools for cognitive science list. It is also ranked #4 in California.Ranking Type Rank Best Cognitive Science Schools 11 Best Cognitive Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools 11
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Los Angeles handed out 222 bachelor's degrees in cognitive science. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 212 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of cognitive science students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCLA is $53,962. This is higher than $41,362, which is the national median for all cognitive science bachelor's degree recipients.

Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.In State Out of State Tuition $11,834 $42,611 Fees $1,913 $1,913 Books and Supplies $1,574 $1,574 On Campus Room and Board $17,148 $17,148 On Campus Other Expenses $5,562 $5,562
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Of the 222 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Cognitive Science from UCLA in 2021-2022, 30% were men and 70% were 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 | 84 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 39 |
| Other Races | 12 |
UCLA does not offer an online option for its cognitive science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UCLA Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cognitive science majors at University of California - Los Angeles.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Biology | 180 |
| International Studies | 41 |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | 33 |
| Classical & Ancient Studies | 17 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.