Cognitive Science

Bachelor's degree · Rutgers University-New Brunswick · New Brunswick, NJ

CIP 30.25

$38,132Median earnings 1 year after graduating

—Median earnings 3 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$24,250Median federal debt

40Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Cognitive Science at Rutgers University-New Brunswick earn a median of $38,132 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $81,496 four years after graduating (middle half: $53,334–$130,402). Median debt is $24,250, about 64% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Cognitive Science graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick make?

The median salary is $38,132 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,250.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.