2027 Best Cognitive Science Schools in the Southwest Region

Cognitive Science programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their cognitive science programs.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best cognitive science schools.

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• Best Cognitive Science Schools in the Southwest Region

Best Schools for Cognitive Science in the Southwest Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the cognitive science degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Cognitive Science

1

The University Of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TX

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

32 Cognitive Science Degrees Awarded

$44,752 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is The University Of Texas At Dallas, our #1 school for cognitive science. The University Of Texas At Dallas is a very large public school located in the city of Richardson. The University Of Texas At Dallas graduates 76% of students within six years. There were roughly 32 cognitive science students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Dallas in the most recent data year. Cognitive Science graduates of The University Of Texas At Dallas earn a median of $44,752 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,531 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in cognitive science from The University Of Texas At Dallas

2

Rice University
Houston, TX

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

36 Cognitive Science Degrees Awarded

$47,459 Median Starting Salary

A rank of #2 makes Rice University one of the top schools for cognitive science. Set in the city of Houston, Rice University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 36 cognitive science students who graduated with this degree at Rice University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, cognitive science degree recipients from Rice University generally make around $47,459. Typical student debt for the program is $13,000. See the full cognitive science program report for Rice University

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 · 2 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.