2027 Best Cognitive Science Schools in Texas

Cognitive Science programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for cognitive science students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Cognitive Science Schools in Texas

Best Schools for Cognitive Science in Texas

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall cognitive science education in Texas.

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

No school ranked higher than The University Of Texas At Dallas this year for cognitive science. This very large public university is located in the city of Richardson. About 76% of students finish within six years. About 32 cognitive science degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At Dallas in the most recent year. Graduates of the cognitive science program make about $44,752 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,531. Get the full cognitive science details for 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. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Houston. About 95% of students finish within six years. Rice University awarded about 36 cognitive science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the cognitive science program make about $47,459 in their early career. Rice University graduates carry a median of $13,000 in student loans. Get the full cognitive science details 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.