# Cognitive Science (bachelor's degree)

CIP 30.25. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/cognitive-science

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $79,016 across 19 colleges (middle half $68,463–$109,784); median federal debt $17,750
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Cognitive Science And Biopsychology: median $78,710 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 12% | $135,980 | 10.2% |
| Registered Nurses | 5% | $97,550 | 5.6% |
| Other Managers | 4% | not reported | — |
| Marketing Managers | 3% | $166,790 | 6.9% |
| Postsecondary Teachers | 3% | $82,250 | 6% |
| Management Analysts | 3% | $101,860 | 10.1% |
| Other Mathematical Science Occupations | 3% | not reported | — |
| Secretaries And Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, And Executive | 2% | $47,540 | -6% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| CA | $81,160 (9) | $73,463 (168) |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. Stanford University (CA): $131,650
2. University of California-Berkeley (CA): $120,193
3. University of California-Los Angeles (CA): $102,066
4. University of Southern California (CA): $93,440
5. University of Virginia (VA): $83,554
6. University of California-San Diego (CA): $81,160
7. Occidental College (CA): $78,782
8. University of California-Santa Cruz (CA): $72,125
9. University of California-Davis (CA): $68,463
10. University of California-Merced (CA): $51,147

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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