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.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $161,180 | 100,870 |
| 2023 | $157,740 | 96,520 |
| 2022 | $144,440 | 82,570 |
| 2021 | $137,900 | 74,760 |
| 2020 | $137,940 | 75,870 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $54,940 | 110,390 |
| 2023 | $49,690 | 95,310 |
| 2022 | $47,290 | 94,270 |
| 2021 | $47,390 | 90,770 |
| 2020 | $46,770 | 87,800 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $54,840 | 21,460 |
| 2023 | $50,140 | 23,270 |
| 2022 | $49,380 | 24,030 |
| 2021 | $46,980 | 21,000 |
| 2020 | $45,110 | 19,860 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $45,120 | 12,170 |
| 2023 | $37,960 | 11,870 |
| 2022 | $39,370 | 10,720 |
| 2021 | $37,500 | 10,490 |
| 2020 | $33,530 | 8,900 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,490 | 151,530 |
| 2023 | $79,870 | 166,980 |
| 2022 | $76,920 | 214,520 |
| 2021 | $78,160 | 199,020 |
| 2020 | $71,950 | 194,740 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $45,590 | 308,520 |
| 2023 | $45,330 | 272,110 |
| 2022 | $44,110 | 248,150 |
| 2021 | $43,580 | 216,910 |
| 2020 | $39,960 | 222,700 |