Cognitive Science at University of California-Merced
Merced, California • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$47,142
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$47,142
Cognitive Science
National Average
$52,006
All schools, same program
School Average
$53,532
All programs at University of California-Merced
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
61
Completers (IPEDS)
58
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$20,105
Median Debt
0.43
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$168/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$47,142
Median Earnings
Cognitive Science at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania | $96,904 | $18,820 |
| Stanford University | $92,632 | $7,500 |
| University of California-Berkeley | $91,715 | $14,589 |
| Rice University | $86,577 | $13,000 |
| University of California-San Diego | $67,751 | $17,427 |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $62,158 | $13,000 |
| University of Delaware | $60,086 | $25,334 |
| University of California-Santa Cruz | $59,051 | $18,981 |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus | $56,408 | $15,625 |
| University of Georgia | $55,867 | $15,000 |
Other Programs at University of California-Merced
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $82,725 | $20,816 |
| Computer Engineering | $80,693 | $19,003 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $78,386 | $18,498 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $69,970 | $20,619 |
| Economics | $66,770 | $19,303 |
| Applied Mathematics | $65,623 | $15,500 |
| Chemistry | $56,584 | $14,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,183 | $16,000 |
| Biology, General | $52,891 | $18,000 |
| Political Science and Government | $52,020 | $17,132 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.