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Behavioral Science at Purdue University Northwest

If you are interested in studying Behavioral Science, take a look at what Purdue University Northwest. Get started with the following essential facts.

Purdue University Northwest is in Hammond, IN.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 16 behavioral science degrees were granted at Purdue University Northwest.

Online & Distance Learning at Purdue University Northwest

Many students take online classes at Purdue University Northwest. Among 9,051 students, 663 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,851 (20%) took at least some classes online.

Behavioral Science Rankings at Purdue University Northwest

These rankings give you a sense of how Purdue University Northwest’s Behavioral Science program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#1 of 7
Best Value	Indiana	#1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Indiana	#2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#5 of 7
Best Value	Nationwide	#10 of 59
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#45 of 59

Earnings for Behavioral Science Graduates from Purdue University Northwest

Those who finish Purdue University Northwest’s Behavioral Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$26,990
2 years	$33,987

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Behavioral Science graduates from Purdue University Northwest is $16,012.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Behavioral Science graduates at Purdue University Northwest, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Behavioral Science graduates at Purdue University Northwest are 100% women (16) and 0% men (0).

Behavioral Science Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University Northwest

Of the 16 bachelor’s behavioral science degrees awarded at Purdue University Northwest, 100% were women (16) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Behavioral Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University Northwest.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	3
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 50% of Behavioral Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University Northwest, higher than the national average of 44%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Behavioral Science Concentrations at Purdue University Northwest

This Behavioral Science program at Purdue University Northwest includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Behavioral Sciences	16

Highest-Paying Careers for Behavioral Science Graduates

Students who finish Behavioral Science program at Purdue University Northwest work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Behavioral Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Social and Community Service Managers	$156,089
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,479
Life Scientists, All Other	$97,541
Neuropsychologists	$83,690
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other	$75,358
Psychologists, All Other	$73,521
Clinical Neuropsychologists	$57,643
Transportation Planners	$50,855
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$42,168
Social Science Research Assistants	$41,630

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.