by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in cognitive science at UC Merced. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. 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 conferred 5 master’s degrees in cognitive science.
UC Merced has not been ranked for cognitive science at the master’s level.
Among recent graduates, 40% of cognitive science master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of cognitive science master’s degree graduates at UC Merced are White. About 60% 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 master’s in cognitive science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Merced awarded 2 doctoral degrees in cognitive science.
UC Merced is not currently ranked for cognitive science at the doctoral level.
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in cognitive science from UC Merced were men.
The majority of cognitive science doctoral degree graduates at UC Merced are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 50% 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 doctoral in cognitive science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UC Merced. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Cognitive Science | 43 |
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