Behavioral Sciences Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 117 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Behavioral Sciences. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and47% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.0% of Behavioral Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Behavioral Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 5,391 people 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 | 887 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 1,881 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,382 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 194 |
Earnings of Behavioral Sciences Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s 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 bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 81.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 343 |
| Women | 1,538 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Behavioral Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 944 | 50.2% |
| Asian | 152 | 8.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 322 | 17.1% |
| Black or African American | 226 | 12.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 11 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 106 | 5.6% |
| Race Unknown | 59 | 3.1% |
| International Students | 56 | 3.0% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.0% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Behavioral Sciences Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 145 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Behavioral Sciences students seeking a bachelor's degree is Purdue University Global. This school awarded 1,179 bachelor's degrees in Behavioral Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Behavioral Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 569 people received their bachelor's 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.
San Jacinto Community College is a popular choice for Behavioral Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 391 people received their bachelor's 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.
Teachers College at Columbia University is a popular choice for Behavioral Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 346 bachelor's 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.
University of Iowa is a popular choice for Behavioral Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 318 people received their bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Behavioral Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. This school awarded 153 bachelor's 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.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Behavioral Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Behavioral Sciences. This school awarded 114 bachelor's 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.
South Mountain Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Behavioral Sciences. This school awarded 88 bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Behavioral Sciences. This school awarded 81 bachelor's degrees in Behavioral Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Behavioral Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 80 bachelor's 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.
University of Kansas comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Behavioral Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their bachelor's 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.
Baylor University is a popular choice for Behavioral Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Behavioral Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 74 bachelor's 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.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Behavioral Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Behavioral Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
United States Air Force Academy comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Behavioral Sciences. This school awarded 54 bachelor's degrees in Behavioral Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Behavioral Sciences. This school awarded 52 bachelor's degrees in Behavioral Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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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