Illinois · Cognitive Science

Best institutions to study Cognitive Science in Illinois

Cognitive Science is an interdisciplinary field that explores the nature of human thought, behavior, and understanding through various lenses, including psychology, sociology, and computer science. This program is designed for students…

Institutions
3
offering CIP 30.25
States offered
26
with a program page
Degrees / yr
104
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$14,799
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
92%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Self-Enrichment Teachers
$50,730
BLS OEWS May 2025

3 institutions offering Cognitive Science in Illinois

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign
Champaign Public
7285%
2University of Chicago
Chicago Private not-for-profit
2296%$13,333
3Northwestern University
Evanston Private not-for-profit
1095%$14,799

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Self-Enrichment Teachers (SOC 25-3021).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+3.7%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~51,400
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$45,590
typically High school diploma or equivalent

Top skills

SpeakingActive ListeningLearning StrategiesReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive Learning

What Self-Enrichment Teachers earn in Illinois

Jobs in Illinois
15,030
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$50,730
median $44,230
Best-paying metro
$51,790
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Related careers

Self-Enrichment Teachers
$50,730 avg · 15,030 jobs
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other
$44,790 avg · 2,750 jobs
Religious Workers, All Other
$52,400 avg · 600 jobs
Directors, Religious Activities and Education
$61,620

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Cognitive Science programs in Illinois.

How much do Self-Enrichment Teachers earn in Illinois?+

The average annual wage for Self-Enrichment Teachers in Illinois is $50,730 (median $44,230), across about 15,030 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Cognitive Science program?+

Cognitive Science is an interdisciplinary field that explores the nature of human thought, behavior, and understanding through various lenses, including psychology, sociology, and computer science. This program is designed for students…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop speaking, active listening, learning strategies, reading comprehension, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Self-Enrichment Teachers?+

The national job outlook is about +3.7% growth with around 51,400 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A High school diploma or equivalent is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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