Cognitive Science

University of California-San Diego · La Jolla, CA

The Cognitive Science program at University of California-San Diego is available at Bachelor's, Doctoral's, and Master's levels. The Bachelor program, with 722 completers, is the most popular. Graduates earn a median salary of $81,160 four years after completion, which is 44% above the national median for Cognitive Science programs. Graduates typically enter roles like Computer and Information Systems Managers, Software Developers, and Mathematicians. Computer and Information Systems Managers is projected to grow 15% over the next decade. The median salary for Computer and Information Systems Managers is $169,510.

Bachelor

Median Earnings (4yr)
$137,218
Completers
299

Bachelor

Median Earnings (4yr)
$81,160
Completers
722

Doctoral

Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
15
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Master

Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
2

Related Careers

Job Title Median Salary Job Growth (10yr) Total Jobs
Computer and Information Systems Managers $169,510 15% 592,600
Software Developers $132,270 Not reported 1,656,880
Mathematicians $116,440 Not reported 2,220
Data Scientists $108,020 34% 192,710
Computer Occupations, All Other $104,920 Not reported 437,170
Show 3 more related occupations
Job Title Median Salary Job Growth (10yr) Total Jobs
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $96,430 Not reported 36,150
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $81,020 Not reported 48,230
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other $70,620 Not reported 4,320

Institution Overview

In-State Tuition
$16,758
Out-of-State Tuition
$50,958
Graduation Rate
86.8%
Total Enrollment
34,948

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