Cognitive Science at Rice University
Houston, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 44 graduates a year
Rice University 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 19% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rice University 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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| 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 Rice University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $182,443 | $131,154 | #6 of 459 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $136,656 | $96,751 | #8 of 258 |
| Economics | $129,575 | $78,814 | #17 of 368 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $121,099 | $88,307 | #2 of 118 |
| Chemical Engineering | $113,605 | $87,830 | #9 of 158 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $108,970 | $82,899 | #12 of 318 |
| Political Science and Government | $87,804 | $54,728 | #27 of 565 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $87,404 | $51,110 | #1 of 610 |
| Mathematics | — | $50,286 | — |
| Psychology | — | $41,299 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rice University cognitive science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,459 one year after graduating and $66,913 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rice University rank for cognitive science?
Among 19 colleges reporting earnings for cognitive science graduates, Rice University ranks #17 by median pay four years after graduation, and #15 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is cognitive science at Rice University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for cognitive science ($81,496), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,000.
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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.