2027 Best Cognitive Science Schools in the Southeast Region
Cognitive Science 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.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools to find the best for cognitive science students.
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Best Schools for Cognitive Science in the Southeast Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall cognitive science education in the Southeast Region.
Top Schools in Cognitive Science
Leading the list is Vanderbilt University, our #1 school for cognitive science. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Nashville. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 59 cognitive science degrees were awarded at Vanderbilt University in the most recent year. Students who receive their cognitive science degree from Vanderbilt University earn around $38,752 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,975.
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A rank of #2 makes University Of Richmond one of the top schools for cognitive science. University Of Richmond is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of University of Richmond. About 85% of students finish within six years. University Of Richmond awarded about 11 cognitive science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, cognitive science degree recipients from University Of Richmond generally make around $53,815. Typical student debt for the program is $21,634.
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A rank of #3 makes University Of Georgia one of the top schools for cognitive science. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public institution. University Of Georgia graduates 90% of students within six years. About 81 cognitive science degrees were awarded at University Of Georgia in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, cognitive science degree recipients from University Of Georgia generally make around $41,362. Students borrow a median of $15,750 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 3 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.
