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2024 Best Cognitive Science Schools in Texas

2 Colleges in Texas
77 Cognitive Science Degrees Awarded
$42,625 Avg Early-Career Salary
Cognitive Science is about average in terms of popularity for degree programs. That is, it ranks #172 out of the 395 majors across the country that we analyze each year. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Texas to determine which ones were the best for cognitive science students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 77 degrees in cognitive science during the 2021-2022 academic year.

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Cognitive Science Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Cognitive Science
Master's Degrees in Cognitive Science

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Cognitive Science Schools in Texas ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Cognitive Science in Texas

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the cognitive science degree levels they offer.

Top Texas Schools in Cognitive Science

1
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Rice University
Houston, TX
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
48 Cognitive Science Degrees Awarded
10.4% Growth in Graduates

It is hard to beat Rice University if you wish to pursue a degree in cognitive science. Rice is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Houston.

Students who receive their degree from the cognitive science program make about $42,585 in their early career salary.

More information about a degree in cognitive science from Rice University

2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$42,664 Median Starting Salary
$36,670 Median Student Debt

Any student who is interested in cognitive science needs to look into The University of Texas at Dallas. Located in the medium-sized city of Richardson, UT Dallas is a public university with a fairly large student population.

Graduates who receive their degree from the cognitive science program make around $42,664 in the first couple years of working.

More information about a degree in cognitive science from The University of Texas at Dallas

Best Cognitive Science Colleges in the Southwest Region

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Cognitive Science is one of 51 different types of Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies programs to choose from.

Cognitive Science Concentrations

MajorAnnual Graduates
Cognitive Science77

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Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies7,622
Biological & Physical Science1,585
Interdisciplinary Studies694
Nutrition Science587
International Studies552
Behavioral Science468
Data Analytics268
Natural Sciences267
Data Science132
Sustainability Science115

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