Cognitive Science at University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 44 graduates a year
University of Southern California graduates in cognitive science earn 15% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 20% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Southern California 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Southern California cognitive science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,295 one year after graduating and $93,440 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Southern California rank for cognitive science?
Among 19 colleges reporting earnings for cognitive science graduates, University of Southern California ranks #7 by median pay four years after graduation, and #7 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is cognitive science at University of Southern California worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% more than the national median for cognitive science ($81,496), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,250.
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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.