by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Vanderbilt University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Vanderbilt University among the top schools in the country for cognitive science, placing at #13 out of 37 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Cognitive Science Schools | 13 of 37 |
| Best Cognitive Science Schools in Tennessee | 1 of 1 |
| Best Cognitive Science Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 of 2 |
Here is each degree level available for cognitive science at Vanderbilt University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 71 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Vanderbilt University awarded 71 bachelor’s degrees in cognitive science.
Vanderbilt University is among the very best schools in the country for cognitive science at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,840 | $65,008 |
| Fees | $2,490 | $2,490 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 31% of cognitive science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of cognitive science bachelor’s degree graduates at Vanderbilt University are White. About 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor’s in cognitive science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Vanderbilt University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees in Cognitive Science | 1 |