Behavioral Sciences Master’s Degrees
There are 117 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Behavioral Sciences. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about40% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 13.2% of Behavioral Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Behavioral Sciences Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 5,391 degrees were awarded toBehavioral 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 (this page) | 2,382 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 194 |
Earnings of Behavioral Sciences Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Behavioral Sciences of $37,486 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 83.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 311 |
| Women | 1,551 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Behavioral Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 871 | 46.8% |
| Asian | 129 | 6.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 269 | 14.4% |
| Black or African American | 201 | 10.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 68 | 3.7% |
| Race Unknown | 68 | 3.7% |
| International Students | 246 | 13.2% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 13.2% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Behavioral Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 145 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is Purdue University Global. This school awarded 1,179 master'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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Behavioral Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 569 people received their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 391 master's degrees in Behavioral Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Behavioral Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 346 people received their master's degree in Behavioral Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Behavioral Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Behavioral Sciences. This school awarded 318 master'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.
Imperial Valley College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Behavioral Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their master's degree in Behavioral Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their master's degree in Behavioral Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Behavioral Sciences. This school awarded 138 master'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.
Washington University in St Louis is a popular choice for Behavioral Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 114 master'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 master's degrees in Behavioral Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their master's degree in Behavioral Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Behavioral Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Endicott College is a popular choice for Behavioral Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 81 master's degrees in Behavioral Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 80 master's degrees in Behavioral Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degrees in Behavioral Sciences. This school awarded 80 master's degrees in Behavioral Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their master'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 Pennsylvania comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Behavioral Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their master's degree in Behavioral Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Behavioral Sciences. This school awarded 73 master's degrees in Behavioral Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Behavioral Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Glendale Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Behavioral Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their master's degree in Behavioral Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Behavioral Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master'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.
United States Air Force Academy comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Behavioral Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their master'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.
Daemen University is a popular choice for Behavioral Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 52 master's degrees in Behavioral Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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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