# Tufts University: Cognitive Science (bachelor's)

Medford, MA. IPEDS 168148, CIP 30.25. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/tufts-university/majors/cognitive-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $75,672
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $130,801 (U.S. median for this major: $79,016 across 19 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $18,000 (U.S. median $17,490)
- Rank in MA: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$51,785

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.1 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $130,801 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,284 | $46,264 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $9,811 | $40,225 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $14,923 | $61,184 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $23,311 | $95,575 | 1.1 years |
| 110k+ | $58,570 | $240,137 | 2.6 years |

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

## Cognitive Science at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tufts University | $130,801 | $18,000 | $39,998 | 94% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $291,000 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $267,290 MA, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education (SOC 21-2021): median wage $68,040 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $62,930 MA, $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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