Bachelor’s Degrees in Behavioral Science
Education Levels of Behavioral Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,746 people earned their bachelor's degree in behavioral science. This makes it the 135th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in behavioral science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,746 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,629 |
| Associate Degree | 789 |
| Basic Certificate | 298 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 150 |
| Graduate Certificate | 111 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 54 |
Earnings of Behavioral Science Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in behavioral science is $37,135. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $31,899 to a high of $38,087.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in behavioral science is $7,533. 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, $7,533 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $7,533.
The median monthly payment of a behavioral science graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $90.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in behavioral science. About 79.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 366 |
| Women | 1,380 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of behavioral science bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 115 |
| Black or African American | 194 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 259 |
| White | 961 |
| International Students | 72 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 145 |
Most Popular Behavioral Science Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 63 colleges that offer a bachelor’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 bachelor's degree is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 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, 515 people received their bachelor's degree in behavioral science from UNC Chapel Hill. About 80% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in behavioral science at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill make a median salary of 37,135.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for behavioral science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Phoenix - Arizona. Each year, around 89,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 350 people received their bachelor's degree in behavioral science from UOPX - Arizona. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. University of Phoenix - Arizona behavioral science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,135.
The University of Arizona Global Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in behavioral science. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,645 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 208 people received their bachelor's degree in behavioral science from UAGC. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in behavioral science at The University of Arizona Global Campus make a median salary of 37,135.
University of Kansas is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in behavioral science. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their bachelor's degree in behavioral science from KU. About 85% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that KU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,135.
United States Air Force Academy comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in behavioral science. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their bachelor's degree in behavioral science from USAFA. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that USAFA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,135.
The 6th most popular school in the country for behavioral science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Houston - Clear Lake. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,920 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their bachelor's degree in behavioral science from UH Clear Lake. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women. Data shows that UH Clear Lake graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,135.
San Jose State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in behavioral science. Each year, around 36,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their bachelor's degree in behavioral science from San Jose State. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. San Jose State University behavioral science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,135.
Franklin and Marshall College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in behavioral science. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their bachelor's degree in behavioral science from Franklin and Marshall. About 80% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Franklin and Marshall College behavioral science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,135.
Life Pacific College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in behavioral science. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,512 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,005 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in behavioral science from LIFE Bible College. Of these students, 81% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that LIFE Bible College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,135.
University of West Georgia comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in behavioral science. Roughly 13,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,338 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in behavioral science from University of West Georgia. Of these students, 92% were women and 72% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of West Georgia behavioral science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,135.
Concordia University, Irvine is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in behavioral science. Roughly 4,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,630 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in behavioral science from Concordia University, Irvine. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Data shows that Concordia University, Irvine graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,135.
Johns Hopkins University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in behavioral science. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in behavioral science from Johns Hopkins. About 83% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Johns Hopkins graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,135.
George Fox University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in behavioral science. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,057 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in behavioral science from GFU. Of these students, 81% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. George Fox University behavioral science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,135.
Missouri Baptist University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in behavioral science. Roughly 4,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,530 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,538 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in behavioral science from MBU. About 50% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that MBU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,135.
California Baptist University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in behavioral science. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in behavioral science from Cal Baptist. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women. California Baptist University behavioral science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,135.
Saint Francis University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in behavioral science. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,290 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in behavioral science from Saint Francis. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in behavioral science at Saint Francis University make a median salary of 37,135.
The 15th most popular school in the country for behavioral science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Brown University. Roughly 9,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,656 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in behavioral science from Brown. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women. Data shows that Brown graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,135.
California State University - Dominguez Hills comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in behavioral science. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in behavioral science from CSUDH. Around 90% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Data shows that CSUDH graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,135.
Glenville State College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in behavioral science. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,352 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,604 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in behavioral science from Glenville State College. About 82% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in behavioral science at Glenville State College make a median salary of 37,135.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to behavioral science that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 20,010 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 7,757 |
| International Studies | 5,174 |
| Nutrition Science | 3,456 |
| Cognitive Science | 2,797 |
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
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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