2026 Best Cognitive Science Schools in Texas

Cognitive Science is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their cognitive science programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools to find the best for cognitive science students.

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• Best Cognitive Science Schools in Texas

Best Schools for Cognitive Science in Texas

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

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The University Of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TX

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

30 Cognitive Science Degrees Awarded

$44,752 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked The University Of Texas At Dallas the best school in the country for a degree in cognitive science. Set in the city of Richardson, The University Of Texas At Dallas is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. About 30 cognitive science degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At Dallas in the most recent year. Students who receive their cognitive science degree from The University Of Texas At Dallas earn around $44,752 in the first couple years of their career. The University Of Texas At Dallas graduates carry a median of $20,531 in student loans. More information about a degree in cognitive science from The University Of Texas At Dallas

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Rice University
Houston, TX

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

32 Cognitive Science Degrees Awarded

$47,459 Median Starting Salary

Rice University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in cognitive science, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Houston, Rice University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. There were roughly 32 cognitive science students who graduated with this degree at Rice University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their cognitive science degree from Rice University earn around $47,459 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the cognitive science program at Rice University

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, 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.