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2023 Best Cognitive Science Schools in California

4 Colleges
$41,333 Avg Salary
$15,352 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Cognitive Science School for You

In 2020-2021, 25 degrees and certificates were awarded to cognitive science students who went to a California college or university. This makes it the #189 most popular major in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Cognitive Science Schools in California ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in California to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Cognitive Science Schools in California

The colleges and universities below are the best for cognitive science majors pursuing a .

Top California Schools in Cognitive Science

#1

Stanford University

Stanford, CA

Our analysis found Stanford University to be the best school for cognitive science students who want to pursue a degree in California. Located in the large suburb of Stanford, Stanford is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

Full Cognitive Science at Stanford University Report

Out of the 4 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - San Diego landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large city of La Jolla, UCSD is a public college with a very large student population.

Read full report on Cognitive Science at University of California - San Diego

The excellent programs at University of California - Irvine helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best cognitive science schools in California. UC Irvine is a fairly large public school located in the city of Irvine.

Full Cognitive Science at University of California - Irvine Report

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of California - Merced is a great place for cognitive science students. Located in the rural area of Merced, UC Merced is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Full Cognitive Science at University of California - Merced Report

Best Cognitive Science Colleges in the Far Western US Region

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State Degrees Awarded

One of 36 majors within the area of study, cognitive science has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Cognitive Science

Related Major Annual Graduates
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 2,491
Sustainability Science 1,547
Nutrition Science 1,496
Behavioral Science 1,358
Computational Science 1,063

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 the rest 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Allan Ajifo.

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