Cognitive Science at Vanderbilt University

Bachelor's Degree

Location: Nashville, TN•In-State Tuition: $63,946•Admission Rate: 6%•Avg SAT: 1550
Median Earnings (1yr)
$38,752
40th percentile
Est. Median Debt
$18,000
Est. from national median (7 programs)
Sample Size
18
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Vanderbilt University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Vanderbilt University graduates earn $39k, placing them in the 40th percentile of all cognitive science bachelors programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Tennessee

Cognitive Science bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Tennessee

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Vanderbilt University$38,752—$18,000*—
National Median$41,362—$17,750*0.43
* Estimated from similar programs

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Vanderbilt University, approximately 19% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 18 graduates with reported earnings and 14 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.