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Graduate Cognitive Science Programs at University of California-San Diego

19 Graduate Degrees Awarded
2 Graduate Award Levels
#1 Best Rank — Doctoral

We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in cognitive science at UCSD UC San Diego. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

UCSD UC San Diego Graduate Cognitive Science Rankings

#18 in the U.S.
#5 in California

College Factual rates UCSD UC San Diego as a strong choice for cognitive science, placing at #18 out of 37 schools nationally.

Ranking Rank
Best Cognitive Science Schools 18 of 37
Best Cognitive Science Schools in California 5 of 11

Graduate Cognitive Science Degrees at UCSD UC San Diego

Here is each degree level offered in cognitive science at UCSD UC San Diego, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s 743
Master’s 8
Doctoral 11

UCSD UC San Diego Cognitive Science Master’s Degrees

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-San Diego awarded 8 master’s degrees in cognitive science.

Master’s Rankings

UCSD UC San Diego is not currently ranked for cognitive science at the master’s level.

Master’s Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 25% of cognitive science master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.

UCSD UC San Diego gender breakdown of Cognitive Science Master's degree grads The largest share of cognitive science master’s degree graduates at UCSD UC San Diego were Non-Resident Alien. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-San Diego with a master’s in cognitive science.

Ethnic diversity of Cognitive Science majors at University of California-San Diego
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 1
Non-Resident Aliens 3
Other Races 2

UCSD UC San Diego Cognitive Science Doctoral Degrees

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-San Diego conferred 11 doctoral degrees in cognitive science.

Doctoral Rankings

UCSD UC San Diego is among the very best schools in the country for cognitive science at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Cognitive Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in California 1
Best Cognitive Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region 1
Best Cognitive Science Doctor’s Degree Schools 1

Doctoral Student Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 55% of cognitive science doctoral degrees went to men and 45% went to women.

UCSD UC San Diego gender breakdown of Cognitive Science Doctoral degree grads The majority of cognitive science doctoral degree graduates at UCSD UC San Diego are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 55% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-San Diego with a doctoral in cognitive science.

Ethnic diversity of Cognitive Science majors at University of California-San Diego
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 2
Non-Resident Aliens 6
Other Races 2

Undergraduate Study in Cognitive Science at UCSD UC San Diego

You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UCSD UC San Diego. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.

Undergraduate Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s Degrees in Cognitive Science 743

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