Cognitive Science programs in California
Compare 9 reporting programs using the same federal field and credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanford University | Stanford | $131,650 | $8,055 |
| 2 | University of California, Berkeley | Berkeley | $120,193 | $13,950 |
| 3 | University of California, Los Angeles | Los Angeles | $102,066 | $13,000 |
| 4 | University of Southern California | Los Angeles | $93,440 | $19,669 |
| 5 | University of California, San Diego | La Jolla | $81,160 | $17,481 |
| 6 | Occidental College | Los Angeles | $78,782 | Not available |
| 7 | University of California, Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz | $72,125 | $19,500 |
| 8 | University of California, Davis | Davis | $68,463 | $15,000 |
| 9 | University of California, Merced | Merced | $51,147 | $21,000 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.