Cognitive Science

Bachelor's degree · University of Virginia-Main Campus · Charlottesville, VA

CIP 30.25

$27,628Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$83,554Median earnings 4 years after

$68,592Median earnings 5 years after

$15,625Median federal debt

—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Cognitive Science at University of Virginia-Main Campus earn a median of $27,628 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 $15,625, about 57% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Cognitive Science graduates from University of Virginia-Main Campus make?

The median salary is $27,628 one year after graduation and $68,592 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,625.

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