Cognitive Science at Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 64 graduates a year
Washington University in St Louis 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 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Washington University in St Louis 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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| 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 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Washington University in St Louis by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $185,551 | $102,814 | #2 of 452 |
| Computer Science | $177,066 | $110,302 | #19 of 349 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $162,355 | $106,701 | #1 of 84 |
| Systems Engineering | $119,297 | $83,874 | #5 of 11 |
| Chemical Engineering | $107,843 | $69,801 | #21 of 158 |
| Economics | $102,439 | $66,325 | #60 of 368 |
| Marketing | $100,489 | $70,819 | #7 of 516 |
| Mathematics | $98,497 | $79,799 | #30 of 309 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $95,965 | $72,057 | #76 of 318 |
| Psychology | $91,787 | — | #2 of 1027 |
| Political Science and Government | $90,778 | — | #15 of 565 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $75,261 | $37,377 | #10 of 82 |
| Anthropology | $71,018 | $34,489 | #4 of 188 |
| Biology | $68,359 | $24,925 | #122 of 841 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $67,771 | $33,615 | #29 of 299 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $66,498 | $38,854 | #20 of 87 |
| Area Studies | — | $30,716 | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | $16,635 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Washington University in St Louis cognitive science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,996 one year after graduating and $67,212 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Washington University in St Louis rank for cognitive science?
Among 19 colleges reporting earnings for cognitive science graduates, Washington University in St Louis ranks #16 by median pay four years after graduation, and #12 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is cognitive science at Washington University in St Louis worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for cognitive science ($81,496), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,500.
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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.