2026 Best Learning Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region

Learning Sciences degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best learning sciences schools.

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• Best Learning Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region

Best Schools for Learning Sciences in the Southwest Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall learning sciences education in the Southwest Region.

Top Schools in Learning Sciences

1

University Of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

70 Learning Sciences Degrees Awarded

$26,457 Median Starting Salary

University Of Arizona tops our 2026 ranking of the best learning sciences schools. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public university. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 70 learning sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Arizona in the most recent year. Students who receive their learning sciences degree from University Of Arizona earn around $26,457 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Arizona graduates carry a median of $22,500 in student loans. Read more about the learning sciences program at University Of Arizona

2

University Of New Mexico Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

18 Learning Sciences Degrees Awarded

$68,353 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong learning sciences program will find one at University Of New Mexico Main Campus, which ranked #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Albuquerque. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. About 18 learning sciences degrees were awarded at University Of New Mexico Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their learning sciences degree from University Of New Mexico Main Campus earn around $68,353 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,738 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in learning sciences from University Of New Mexico Main Campus

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 4 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.