Cognitive Science Major Guide: Overview and RoEDU™ Opportunities 2025

The Cognitive Science major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.

Within Sciences, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.

Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.

As part of Sciences, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.

Career Opportunities & Salaries

Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections

OccupationMedian WageTotal JobsGrowth RateEducation
Natural Sciences Managers
SOC: 11-9121
Occupation: Natural Sciences Managers
$161,180
100,870
N/A
N/A
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other
SOC: 21-1099
Occupation: Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other
$54,940
110,390
N/A
N/A
Directors, Religious Activities and Education
SOC: 21-2021
Occupation: Directors, Religious Activities and Education
$54,840
21,460
N/A
N/A
Religious Workers, All Other
SOC: 21-2099
Occupation: Religious Workers, All Other
$45,120
12,170
N/A
N/A
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
SOC: 25-1199
Occupation: Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
$78,490
151,530
N/A
N/A
Self-Enrichment Teachers
SOC: 25-3021
Occupation: Self-Enrichment Teachers
$45,590
308,520
N/A
N/A

Colleges offering Cognitive Science

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

RoEdu™

999

Net Price

$20k

Earnings

$65k

Dartmouth College

RoEdu™

999

Net Price

$18k

Earnings

$91k

Michigan Technological University

RoEdu™

999

Net Price

$18k

Earnings

$78k

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

RoEdu™

999

Net Price

$20k

Earnings

$77k

Washington University in St Louis

RoEdu™

999

Net Price

$23k

Earnings

$86k