by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for cognitive science students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 59 master's degrees in cognitive science during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The cognitive science master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality cognitive science program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we consider a college's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for cognitive science students working on their master's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Cognitive Science Master's Degree Schools list to help you make the college decision.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for cognitive science students seeking a a master's degree.
It's difficult to beat Stanford University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in cognitive science. Located in the suburb of Stanford, Stanford is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in cognitive science from Stanford University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a wonderful decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in cognitive science. MIT is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Cambridge.More information about a master’s in cognitive science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Johns Hopkins University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in cognitive science. Located in the large city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in cognitive science from Johns Hopkins University
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in cognitive science has to look into Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Located in the small city of Troy, RPI is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in cognitive science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Located in the large city of La Jolla, UCSD is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in cognitive science from University of California - San Diego
UT Dallas is a fairly large public university located in the city of Richardson.
Students who graduate with their master's from the cognitive science program state that they receive average early career earnings of $42,664.
More information about a master’s in cognitive science from The University of Texas at Dallas
Located in the city of Irvine, UC Irvine is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in cognitive science from University of California - Irvine
UMN Twin Cities is a very large public university located in the large city of Minneapolis.More information about a master’s in cognitive science from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
UC Merced is a moderately-sized public university located in the rural area of Merced.More information about a master’s in cognitive science from University of California - Merced
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One of 51 majors within the Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies area of study, Cognitive Science has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cognitive Science | 59 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1,716 |
| Sustainability Science | 1,227 |
| Nutrition Science | 1,196 |
| Behavioral Science | 1,148 |
| Computational Science | 953 |
| International Studies | 834 |
| Human Computer Interaction | 748 |
| Data Analytics | 530 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 496 |
| Museum Studies | 490 |
