Behavioral Sciences Doctor’s Degrees
There are 117 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Behavioral Sciences. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about30% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 24.5% 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 | 1,881 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,382 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 194 |
Earnings of Behavioral Sciences Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Behavioral Sciences students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 74.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 37 |
| Women | 106 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Behavioral Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65 | 45.5% |
| Asian | 11 | 7.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 | 11.2% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 5.6% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 2.8% |
| Race Unknown | 4 | 2.8% |
| International Students | 35 | 24.5% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 24.5% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Behavioral Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 145 colleges that offer a doctor’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 doctor's degree is Purdue University Global. This school awarded 1,179 doctor's degrees in Behavioral Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 569 people received their doctor's degree in Behavioral Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Behavioral Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Jacinto Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Behavioral Sciences. This school awarded 391 doctor's degrees in Behavioral Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Behavioral Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Teachers College at Columbia University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Behavioral Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 346 people received their doctor'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.
University of Iowa is a popular choice for Behavioral Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 318 doctor's degrees in Behavioral Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Behavioral Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Imperial Valley College is a popular choice for Behavioral Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their doctor'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.
Ashford University is a popular choice for Behavioral Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 153 doctor's degrees in Behavioral Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Behavioral Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Behavioral Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their doctor'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 is a popular choice for Behavioral Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 114 doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Behavioral Sciences. This school awarded 88 doctor's degrees in Behavioral Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Behavioral Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Endicott College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Behavioral Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their doctor'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.
Harvard University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Behavioral Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their doctor's degree in Behavioral Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Behavioral Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kansas is a popular choice for Behavioral Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their doctor's degree in Behavioral Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Behavioral Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Baylor University is a popular choice for Behavioral Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 76 doctor'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 Pennsylvania comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Behavioral Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their doctor's degree in Behavioral Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Behavioral Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Behavioral Sciences. This school awarded 73 doctor's degrees in Behavioral Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 71 doctor's degrees in Behavioral Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Behavioral Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Elizabethtown College is a popular choice for Behavioral Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their doctor's degree in Behavioral Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Behavioral Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their doctor's degree in Behavioral Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Behavioral Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their doctor'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.
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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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