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Behavioral Sciences in California

Behavioral Sciences Schools in California

Jobs for Behavioral Sciences Grads in California

65,600 people in the state and 442,510 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Behavioral Sciences.

Behavioral Sciences Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Behavioral Sciences Jobs in California

In this state, Behavioral Sciences grads earn an average of $87,592. Nationwide, they make an average of $81,177.

Behavioral Sciences Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 15 colleges in California that offer Behavioral Sciences degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 15 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $27,080 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,126 a year in tuition.

#2

Ashford University

San Diego

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,447 after earning their degree at this institution. 31% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $13,160 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $58,993 in their first year after graduation. About 80% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $56,258 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,288 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,973 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 66%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $62,033 a year. With an admission rate of 60%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $31,623 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 94% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 56%.

#8

Chabot College

Hayward

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $46,409 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,150 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,533 a year. With an admission rate of 74%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 74%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $63,275 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 10%, getting in takes some planning. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

#11

MiraCosta College

Oceanside

The full-time student retention rate is 86%. Undergrads from California pay around $1,152 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,145 a year. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $51,298 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,696 a year.

#14

Shasta College

Redding

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $73,525 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,197 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $52,226 in their first year after graduation.

Behavioral Sciences Careers in CA

Some of the careers Behavioral Sciences majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $98,479
Clinical Neuropsychologists $57,643
Neuropsychologists $83,690
Social and Community Service Managers $156,089
Life Scientists, All Other $97,541
Social Science Research Assistants $41,630
Transportation Planners $50,855
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $75,358
Psychologists, All Other $73,521
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $42,168

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Behavioral Sciences.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
General Psychology 147,078
Applied Behavior Analysis 6,914
Applied Psychology 2,998
Physiological Psychology 1,424
Other Psychology & Counseling 577
Cognitive & Language Psychology 380
Adult Development & Aging 238
Quantitative Psychology 203

View all majors related to Behavioral Sciences

View Nationwide Behavioral Sciences Report

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