by our College Data Analytics Team
[Cognitive Science](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/cognitive-science/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong cognitive science education at a price that pays off.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 1 schools to find the best return on investment for cognitive science students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the cognitive science degrees they offer, see the list below.
For return on investment in cognitive science, no school beat Case Western Reserve University this year. Case Western Reserve University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cleveland. In-state tuition and fees average $66,608. Typical student debt for cognitive science graduates is $25,417. Early-career cognitive science graduates make about $30,198. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 36%.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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