by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for cognitive science students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 121 degrees in cognitive science annually.
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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Cognitive Science Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. 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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If you want to learn more about how we derive our rankings, see College Factual's Methodology.
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.
Any student pursuing a degree in cognitive science needs to look into Vanderbilt University. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Nashville.
Students who graduate with their degree from the cognitive science program report average early career income of $38,752.
More information about a degree in cognitive science from Vanderbilt University
University of Georgia is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in cognitive science. Located in the city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a degree in cognitive science from University of Georgia
Explore the best cognitive science colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 287 | 49 |
| North Carolina | 279 | 0 |
| Virginia | 274 | 8 |
| Tennessee | 269 | 32 |
| Louisiana | 242 | 5 |
Cognitive Science is one of 51 different types of Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cognitive Science | 121 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 8,863 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 3,923 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 2,343 |
| International Studies | 1,181 |
| Human Computer Interaction | 936 |
| Nutrition Science | 780 |
| Sustainability Science | 741 |
| Behavioral Science | 641 |
| Data Analytics | 509 |
| Data Science | 450 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
