Behavioral Sciences Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Behavioral Sciences is offered at 117 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Behavioral Sciences. This degree is more popular with female students, and about75% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Behavioral Sciences Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 5,391 students earned theirBehavioral Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Behavioral Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 47 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 887 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,881 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,382 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 194 |
Earnings of Behavioral Sciences Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Behavioral Sciences of $37,486 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,033 |
| 4 years | $37,486 |
| 5 years | $43,291 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Behavioral Sciences majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 76.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 212 |
| Women | 675 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Behavioral Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 221 | 24.9% |
| Asian | 23 | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 501 | 56.5% |
| Black or African American | 80 | 9.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9 | 1.0% |
| Two or More Races | 39 | 4.4% |
| Race Unknown | 14 | 1.6% |
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Most Popular Behavioral Sciences Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 145 colleges that offer a associate degree in Behavioral Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
Purdue University Global tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Behavioral Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,179 people received their associate degree in Behavioral Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Behavioral Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular choice for Behavioral Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 569 associate degrees in Behavioral Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Jacinto Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Behavioral Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 391 people received their associate degree in Behavioral Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Behavioral Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Teachers College at Columbia University is a popular choice for Behavioral Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 346 people received their associate degree in Behavioral Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Behavioral Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 318 people received their associate degree in Behavioral Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Behavioral Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Imperial Valley College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Behavioral Sciences. This school awarded 163 associate degrees in Behavioral Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Behavioral Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ashford University is a popular choice for Behavioral Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their associate degree in Behavioral Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Behavioral Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Behavioral Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their associate degree in Behavioral Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Washington University in St Louis comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Behavioral Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their associate degree in Behavioral Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
South Mountain Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Behavioral Sciences. This school awarded 88 associate degrees in Behavioral Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Endicott College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Behavioral Sciences. This school awarded 81 associate degrees in Behavioral Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Behavioral Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Behavioral Sciences. This school awarded 80 associate degrees in Behavioral Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Behavioral Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kansas comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Behavioral Sciences. This school awarded 80 associate degrees in Behavioral Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Baylor University is a popular choice for Behavioral Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their associate degree in Behavioral Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Behavioral Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their associate degree in Behavioral Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Behavioral Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their associate degree in Behavioral Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Behavioral Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Glendale Community College is a popular choice for Behavioral Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their associate degree in Behavioral Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Behavioral Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Elizabethtown College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Behavioral Sciences. This school awarded 58 associate degrees in Behavioral Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
United States Air Force Academy comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Behavioral Sciences. This school awarded 54 associate degrees in Behavioral Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Behavioral Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Daemen University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Behavioral Sciences. This school awarded 52 associate degrees in Behavioral Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Behavioral Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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