Doctor’s Degrees in Behavioral Science
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Education Levels of Behavioral Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 126 people earned their doctor's degree in behavioral science. This earns it the #103 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in behavioral science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,876 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,268 |
| Associate Degree | 825 |
| Basic Certificate | 241 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 126 |
| Graduate Certificate | 108 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 49 |
Earnings of Behavioral Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a doctor's degree in behavioral science is $142,393. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $142,393 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $142,393.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in behavioral science. About 84.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 19 |
| Women | 107 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of behavioral science doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 71 |
| International Students | 12 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 11 |
Most Popular Behavioral Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 20 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in behavioral science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for behavioral science students seekinga doctor's degree is Washington University in St Louis. Each year, around 15,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,420 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their doctor's degree in behavioral science from WUSTL. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in behavioral science. Roughly 30,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in behavioral science from UNC Chapel Hill. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for behavioral science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Kansas. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,989 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in behavioral science from KU. Of these students, 83% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in behavioral science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,841 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,524 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in behavioral science from UTHealth. About 100% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Teachers College at Columbia University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in behavioral science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in behavioral science from Teachers College.
Northwestern University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in behavioral science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,391 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,869 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in behavioral science from Northwestern. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of Iowa is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in behavioral science. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,711 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,875 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in behavioral science from Iowa. Of these students, 78% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for behavioral science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Emory University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in behavioral science from Emory. About 100% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Carnegie Mellon University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in behavioral science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,864 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,629 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in behavioral science from Carnegie Mellon. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in behavioral science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in behavioral science from Columbia.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in behavioral science. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,189 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,004 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in behavioral science from UW Seattle. Of these students, 83% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for behavioral science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,722 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in behavioral science from CU Anschutz. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Cornell University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in behavioral science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,456 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in behavioral science from Cornell.
Harvard University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in behavioral science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,456 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in behavioral science from Harvard.
The University of Texas Medical Branch is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in behavioral science. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,494 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in behavioral science from UTMB Galveston. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Behavioral Science Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 126 |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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