# Rice University: Cognitive Science (bachelor's)

Houston, TX. IPEDS 227757, CIP 30.25. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/rice-university/majors/cognitive-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $47,459
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $66,913 (U.S. median for this major: $79,016 across 19 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $13,000 (U.S. median $17,490)
- Rank in TX: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$12,103

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.08 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $66,913 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $5,827 | $23,774 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $563 | $2,297 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $3,217 | $13,125 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $17,755 | $72,440 | 2.2 years |
| 110k+ | $48,466 | $197,741 | 5.9 years |

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

## Cognitive Science at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice University | $66,913 | $13,000 | $13,370 | 95% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $132,860 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, $129,960 TX, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education (SOC 21-2021): median wage $83,480 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, $75,420 TX, $52,100 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.3% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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