Cognitive Science at University of Delaware
Newark, DE · Bachelor's Degree · about 61 graduates a year
University of Delaware graduates in cognitive science earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Delaware 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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| 15 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $68,463 | $62,297 | #18 | $42,342 |
| 16 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $67,212 | $72,065 | #12 | $30,996 |
| 17 | Rice University Houston, TX | $66,913 | $68,031 | #15 | $47,459 |
| 18 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $66,716 | $66,316 | #16 | — |
| 19 | University of California-Merced Merced, CA | $51,147 | $46,540 | #19 | $32,419 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Delaware cognitive science graduates make?
Graduates earn $66,716 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Delaware rank for cognitive science?
Among 19 colleges reporting earnings for cognitive science graduates, University of Delaware ranks #18 by median pay four years after graduation, and #16 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is cognitive science at University of Delaware worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for cognitive science ($81,496), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,334.
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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.