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2024 Best Cognitive Science Schools in Massachusetts

2 Colleges in Massachusetts
96 Cognitive Science Degrees Awarded
$43,242 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.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of cognitive science. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 96 degrees in cognitive science during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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

The cognitive science school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Cognitive Science Schools in Massachusetts. 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 Massachusetts

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 Massachusetts Schools in Cognitive Science

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
34 Cognitive Science Degrees Awarded
73.5% Growth in Graduates

It is difficult to beat Massachusetts Institute of Technology if you want to pursue a 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 degree in cognitive science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Tufts crest
Tufts University
Medford, MA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
43 Cognitive Science Degrees Awarded
$43,242 Median Starting Salary

Tufts University is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in cognitive science. Located in the large suburb of Medford, Tufts is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.

Students who graduate with their degree from the cognitive science program state that they receive average early career income of $43,242.

More information about a degree in cognitive science from Tufts University

Best Cognitive Science Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Cognitive Science Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Connecticut 241 38
New Hampshire 210 12
Rhode Island 200 24

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One of 51 majors within the Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies area of study, Cognitive Science has other similar majors worth exploring.

Cognitive Science Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Cognitive Science 96

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 590
Nutrition Science 316
International Studies 311
Sustainability Science 204
Interdisciplinary Studies 161
Human Computer Interaction 149
Mathematics & Computer Science 148
Biological & Physical Science 110
Museum Studies 110
Cultural Studies & Analysis 76

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