by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UC Merced. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #11 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UC Merced among the top schools in the country for cognitive science, placing at #37 out of 37 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Cognitive Science Schools | 37 of 37 |
| Best Cognitive Science Schools in California | 11 of 11 |
The table below lists every degree level available for cognitive science at UC Merced, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 43 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Merced handed out 43 bachelor’s degrees in cognitive science.
UC Merced is a solid choice among schools offering cognitive science at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #11 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Cognitive Science graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UC Merced go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,142 a year. This is below $62,823, the median for all majors at UC Merced.
To complete a bachelor’s at UC Merced, cognitive science students accumulate a median of $21,000 in student loans. This is higher than $18,613, the typical median for all majors at UC Merced.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,393 | $2,393 |
Learn more about UC Merced tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 44% of cognitive science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of cognitive science bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Merced are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Merced with a bachelor’s in cognitive science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UC Merced. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Cognitive Science | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Cognitive Science | 2 |
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