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, and more. In addition, we cover how Yale ranks in comparison to other schools with cognitive science programs.
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Yale was ranked #5 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for cognitive science majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Connecticut.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Yale University handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in cognitive science. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cognitive science majors at Yale University.
For the most recent academic year available, 42% of cognitive science bachelor's degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a bachelor's in cognitive science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 56 |
| Behavioral Science | 29 |
| Mathematics & Computer Science | 15 |
| Medieval Studies | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
