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 UD ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in cognitive science.
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The bachelor's program at UD was ranked #31 on College Factual's Best Schools for cognitive science list. It is also ranked #1 in Delaware.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Delaware handed out 75 bachelor's degrees in cognitive science. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 65 degrees were handed out.
Cognitive Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,268 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,992 for all cognitive science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UD, cognitive science students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $16,244 for all cognitive science majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cognitive science majors at University of Delaware.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 75 cognitive science majors earned their bachelor's degree from UD. Of these graduates, 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor's in cognitive science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Historic Preservation | 19 |
| Nutrition Science | 14 |
| Computational Science | 5 |
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