# Stanford University: Cognitive Science (bachelor's)

Stanford, CA. IPEDS 243744, CIP 30.25. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/stanford-university/majors/cognitive-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $105,695
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $131,650 (U.S. median for this major: $79,016 across 19 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $8,055 (U.S. median $17,490)
- Rank in CA: 1 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Cognitive Science at CA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | $131,650 | $8,055 | $13,807 | 92% |
| University of California-Berkeley | $120,193 | $13,950 | $13,481 | 93% |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $102,066 | $13,000 | $12,548 | 93% |
| University of Southern California | $93,440 | $19,669 | $32,740 | 92% |
| University of California-San Diego | $81,160 | $17,481 | $12,470 | 86% |
| Occidental College | $78,782 | not reported | $38,263 | 81% |
| University of California-Santa Cruz | $72,125 | $19,500 | $17,890 | 75% |
| University of California-Davis | $68,463 | $15,000 | $14,741 | 86% |
| University of California-Merced | $51,147 | $21,000 | $11,983 | 69% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $263,810 San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, $210,230 CA, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education (SOC 21-2021): median wage $59,010 San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, $61,570 CA, $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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