Cognitive Science
Bachelor's degree · Stanford University · Stanford, CA
$105,695Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$131,650Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$7,500Median federal debt
83Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Cognitive Science at Stanford University earn a median of $105,695 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 $7,500, about 7% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Cognitive Science (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of California-Berkeley Berkeley | $64,559 | $14,589 |
| University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $53,962 | $13,000 |
| University of California-Davis Davis | $42,342 | $15,000 |
| University of California-San Diego La Jolla | $39,839 | $17,427 |
| University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz | $35,384 | $18,981 |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles | $34,295 | $18,250 |
| University of California-Merced Merced | $32,419 | $20,105 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Cognitive Science graduates from Stanford University make?
The median salary is $105,695 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $7,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.