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. Also, learn how UPenn ranks among other schools offering degrees in cognitive science.
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UPenn is in the top 10% of the country for cognitive science. More specifically it was ranked #3 out of 32 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Pennsylvania handed out 72 bachelor's degrees in cognitive science. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
Cognitive Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UPenn go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $60,724 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,992 for all cognitive science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UPenn, cognitive science students borrow a median amount of $18,660 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 Pennsylvania.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 72 students earned a bachelor's degree in cognitive science from UPenn. About 63% of these graduates were women and the other 38% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in cognitive science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Studies | 117 |
| Behavioral Science | 64 |
| Computational Science | 19 |
| Sustainability Science | 6 |
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