Cognitive Science at Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Occidental College graduates in cognitive science earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Occidental College Compares for Cognitive Science
All 19 colleges reporting cognitive science earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $162,106 | $164,863 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $131,650 | $119,793 | #2 | $105,695 |
| 3 | Tufts University Medford, MA | $130,801 | $115,184 | #3 | $75,672 |
| 4 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $120,193 | $109,368 | #5 | $64,559 |
| 5 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $109,784 | $111,651 | #4 | $84,314 |
| 6 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $102,066 | $92,873 | #6 | $53,962 |
| 7 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $93,440 | $85,024 | #7 | $34,295 |
| 8 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $83,554 | $76,084 | #9 | $27,628 |
| 9 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $81,160 | $73,850 | #10 | $39,839 |
| 10 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $79,016 | $83,313 | #8 | $44,698 |
| 11 | Occidental College Los Angeles, CA | $78,782 | $71,686 | #13 | — |
| 12 | State University of New York at Oswego Oswego, NY | $76,118 | $72,449 | #11 | — |
| 13 | University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA | $72,125 | $65,629 | #17 | $35,384 |
| 14 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $69,169 | $71,604 | #14 | $41,362 |
Other Majors at Occidental College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $103,164 | $64,885 | #58 of 368 |
| Mathematics | $88,080 | — | #52 of 309 |
| Political Science and Government | $72,441 | $45,175 | #97 of 565 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $71,779 | — | #17 of 225 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $70,394 | $35,231 | #44 of 118 |
| Computer Science | — | $63,845 | — |
| Biology | $59,985 | $28,691 | #336 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $59,542 | $49,529 | #75 of 265 |
| Sociology | $58,598 | $42,653 | #97 of 462 |
| Psychology | $56,800 | $31,002 | #178 of 1027 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | — | $30,526 | — |
| English Language and Literature | — | $23,605 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Occidental College cognitive science graduates make?
Graduates earn $78,782 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Occidental College rank for cognitive science?
Among 19 colleges reporting earnings for cognitive science graduates, Occidental College ranks #11 by median pay four years after graduation, and #13 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is cognitive science at Occidental College worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for cognitive science ($81,496).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.