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Behavioral Sciences in Illinois

Behavioral Sciences Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Behavioral Sciences Grads in Illinois

14,480 people in the state and 442,510 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Behavioral Sciences.

Behavioral Sciences Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Behavioral Sciences Jobs in Illinois

In this state, Behavioral Sciences grads earn an average of $73,005. Nationwide, they make an average of $81,177.

Behavioral Sciences Wages Nationwide vs. IL

Our data covers 5 colleges in Illinois offering Behavioral Sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,621 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 81%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,243 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 75% of applicants. 59% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $29,079 in their first year after graduation. The full-time student retention rate is 37%. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $26,100 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $73,331 in their first year after graduation. About 7% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $77,119 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 5% of applicants. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.

Behavioral Sciences Careers in IL

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

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