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Behavioral Science at San Jose State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Behavioral Science, consider the program at San Jose State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

San Jose State University sits in San Jose, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 38 behavioral science degrees were awarded at San Jose State University.

Studying Online at San Jose State University

Many students take online classes at San Jose State University. Of 37,661 students, 6,027 (16%) studied exclusively online and 17,894 (48%) took at least some classes online.

Behavioral Science Rankings at San Jose State University

Use these rankings to compare San Jose State University’s Behavioral Science program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#2 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#2 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#4 of 59
Best Value	California	#5 of 9
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#6 of 12
Best Value	Nationwide	#12 of 59

Earnings for Behavioral Science Graduates from San Jose State University

Students who complete San Jose State University’s Behavioral Science program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$33,421

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Behavioral Science graduates at San Jose State University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Behavioral Science graduates at San Jose State University are 74% women (28) and 26% men (10).

Behavioral Science Bachelor’s Program at San Jose State University

Of the 38 bachelor’s behavioral science degrees awarded at San Jose State University, 74% were women (28) and 26% were men (10).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	21
Black / African American	4
Asian	2
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 84% of Behavioral Science bachelor’s degree recipients at San Jose State University, 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 San Jose State University

The Behavioral Science program at San Jose State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Behavioral Sciences	38

Top-Paying Careers for Behavioral Science Graduates

Those who complete Behavioral Science program at San Jose State University pursue many career paths. Here are 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.