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Cognitive Science And Biopsychology Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Cognitive Science And Biopsychology but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Cognitive Science And Biopsychology but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for Cognitive Science And Biopsychology majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Cognitive Science And Biopsychology majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Cognitive Science And Biopsychology majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 122,000 |
| 5 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 77,500 |
| 5 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 84,000 |
| 3 | Registered Nurses | 66,800 |
| 3 | Managers in Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations | 104,000 |
| 3 | Management Analysts | 91,600 |
| 3 | Postsecondary Teachers | 29,400 |
| 3 | Customer Service Representatives | 68,900 |
| 2 | Computer Support Specialists | 66,900 |
| 2 | Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists | 21,100 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Cognitive Science And Biopsychology majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Cognitive Science And Biopsychology majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 203,000 |
| 14 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 166,000 |
| 7 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 127,000 |
| 5 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | 107,000 |
| 5 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 90,800 |
| 4 | Computer Support Specialists | 132,000 |
| 4 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 2 | Registered Nurses | 11,300 |
| 2 | Teacher Assistants | 18,100 |
| 2 | Managers in Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations | 134,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Cognitive Science And Biopsychology majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Cognitive Science And Biopsychology majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Physicians and Surgeons | 238,000 |
| 9 | Postsecondary Teachers | 136,000 |
| 5 | Lawyers, and judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers | 186,000 |
| 5 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 259,000 |
| 4 | Education Administrators | 244,000 |
| 4 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Psychologists | 106,000 |
| 3 | Registered Nurses | 68,600 |
| 3 | Dentists | 399,000 |
| 3 | Physical Therapists | 30,500 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Cognitive Science And Biopsychology majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Cognitive Science And Biopsychology majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Hospitals | 81,100 |
| 9 | Computer and data processing services | 99,200 |
| 9 | Colleges and universities | 54,000 |
| 7 | Health services, n.e.c. | 73,000 |
| 5 | Elementary and secondary schools | 66,800 |
| 4 | Management and public relations services | 111,000 |
| 3 | Offices and clinics of physicians | 58,600 |
| 2 | Eating and drinking places | 39,500 |
| 2 | Radio and television broadcasting and cable | 181,000 |
| 2 | Insurance | 91,600 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Cognitive Science And Biopsychology majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Cognitive Science And Biopsychology majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Computer and data processing services | 201,000 |
| 12 | Offices and clinics of physicians | 200,000 |
| 10 | Elementary and secondary schools | 86,400 |
| 10 | Colleges and universities | 153,000 |
| 5 | Health services, n.e.c. | 176,000 |
| 5 | Research, development, and testing services | 176,000 |
| 5 | Hospitals | 169,000 |
| 4 | Management and public relations services | 123,000 |
| 3 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 2 | Offices and clinics of dentists | 399,000 |
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