Best Cognitive Science Schools in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has 2 colleges offering Cognitive Science programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 33 recent graduates. Graduates in Pennsylvania earn $52,107 on average within two years — 33% above the national average of $39,314, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

2
Schools in PA
$52,107
PA Avg. Earnings
$39,314
National Avg.
22
Schools Nationally

Cognitive Science Schools in Pennsylvania, Ranked by Earnings

#1
Carnegie Mellon University logo

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA · Private

N/A
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 11.4%
#2
University of Pennsylvania logo

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA · Private

$52,107
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $60,724
Graduates: 33
Acceptance: 5.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Cognitive Science in Pennsylvania?
Carnegie Mellon University ranks #1 for Cognitive Science in Pennsylvania with median graduate earnings of N/A within two years of graduation. There are 2 schools offering Cognitive Science programs in the state.
How much do Cognitive Science graduates earn in Pennsylvania?
Cognitive Science graduates in Pennsylvania earn an average of $52,107 within two years of graduation. This is 33% above the national average of $39,314 for this major.
What is the hardest Cognitive Science school to get into in Pennsylvania?
University of Pennsylvania is the most selective Cognitive Science program in Pennsylvania with an acceptance rate of 5.9%. The average acceptance rate across Cognitive Science programs in the state is 8.6%.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.