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2025 Best Cognitive Science Schools in Texas

2 Colleges in Texas
77 Cognitive Science Degrees Awarded
$47,753 Avg Early-Career Salary
Cognitive Science is about average in terms of popularity for degree programs. That is, it ranks #172 out of the 395 majors across the country that we analyze each year. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Cognitive Science Schools in Texas ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 77 degrees in cognitive science annually.

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Cognitive Science Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Cognitive Science

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 Texas 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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Best Schools for Cognitive Science in Texas

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.

Top Texas Schools in Cognitive Science

1
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Rice University
Houston, TX
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
48 Cognitive Science Degrees Awarded
10.4% Growth in Graduates

It is hard to beat Rice University if you want to pursue a degree in cognitive science. Rice is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Houston.

Students who graduate with their degree from the cognitive science program report average early career wages of $47,459.

More information about a degree in cognitive science from Rice University

2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$44,752 Median Starting Salary

Any student pursuing a degree in cognitive science has to look into The University of Texas at Dallas. Located in the city of Richardson, UT Dallas is a public university with a very large student population.

Soon after graduating, cognitive science degree recipients generally make an average of $44,752 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a degree in cognitive science from The University of Texas at Dallas

Best Cognitive Science Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Cognitive Science Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded

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Cognitive Science is one of 51 different types of Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies programs to choose from.

Cognitive Science Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Cognitive Science 77

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 7,622
Biological & Physical Science 1,585
Interdisciplinary Studies 694
Nutrition Science 587
International Studies 552
Behavioral Science 468
Data Analytics 268
Natural Sciences 267
Data Science 132
Sustainability Science 115

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