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#1

#1 Best College for Cognitive Science in the U.S.

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

At Northwestern University, the most popular majors students study are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

8%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,500–1,560

Median Starting Salary

$51,113

#2

#2 Best College for Cognitive Science in the U.S.

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

At Lehigh University, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance, General, Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Lehigh University awards 186 degrees per year to graduating Finance, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

26%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,380–1,500

Median Starting Salary

$56,038

#3

#3 Best College for Cognitive Science in the U.S.

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Each year, the University of Memphis awards about 392 degrees to students studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

72%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

970–1,180

Median Starting Salary

$51,703

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About Cognitive Science

A program that focuses on the study of the mind and the nature of intelligence from the interdisciplinary perspectives of computer science, philosophy, mathematics, psychology, neuroscience, and other disciplines. Includes instruction in mathematics and logic, cognitive process modeling, dynamic systems, learning theories, brain and cognition, neural networking, programming, and applications to topics such as language acquisition, computer systems, and perception and behavior.

While Cognitive Science has degrees up to the Post masters certificate, most students earn a Bachelors degree. Students study Cognitive Science all around the US, though the major at the Postbaccalaureate certificate level has the most graduates in Illinois. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Cognitive Science is $47,533.

Popularity of Cognitive Science Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

Some top jobs related to Cognitive Science, include Natural Sciences Managers, which have lots of job openings. Though there are higher paying careers, like Natural Sciences Managers. The most in-demand position for Cognitive Science majors is Postsecondary Teachers, All Other.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Cognitive Science majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Cognitive Science majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
7
Female Students
5 (71%)
Male Students
2 (28%)

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