Behavioral Sciences Undergraduate Certificates
There are 117 schools in the United States where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in Behavioral Sciences. This degree is more popular with female students, and about74% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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 (this page) | 47 |
| Associate’s Degree | 887 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,881 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,382 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 194 |
Earnings of Behavioral Sciences Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate 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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in Behavioral Sciences. About 83.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 8 |
| Women | 39 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Behavioral Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12 | 25.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 | 55.3% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 14.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 4.3% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Behavioral Sciences Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 145 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Behavioral Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
Purdue University Global tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Behavioral Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 1,179 undergraduate certificates in Behavioral Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Behavioral Sciences. This school awarded 569 undergraduate certificates 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.
San Jacinto Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Behavioral Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 391 people received their undergraduate certificate in Behavioral Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Behavioral Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Teachers College at Columbia University is a popular choice for Behavioral Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 346 undergraduate certificates in Behavioral Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Behavioral Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa is a popular choice for Behavioral Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 318 people received their undergraduate certificate in Behavioral Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Imperial Valley College is a popular choice for Behavioral Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 163 undergraduate certificates 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.
Ashford University is a popular choice for Behavioral Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 153 undergraduate certificates in Behavioral Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Behavioral Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Behavioral Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Behavioral Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their undergraduate certificate in Behavioral Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Behavioral Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South Mountain Community College is a popular choice for Behavioral Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 88 undergraduate certificates 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 undergraduate certificates in Behavioral Sciences. This school awarded 81 undergraduate certificates in Behavioral Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Behavioral Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Behavioral Sciences. This school awarded 80 undergraduate certificates in Behavioral Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Behavioral Sciences. This school awarded 80 undergraduate certificates 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.
Baylor University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Behavioral Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 is a popular choice for Behavioral Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Behavioral Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 73 undergraduate certificates 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.
Glendale Community College is a popular choice for Behavioral Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 71 undergraduate certificates 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.
Elizabethtown College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Behavioral Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their undergraduate certificate in Behavioral Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Behavioral Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
United States Air Force Academy is a popular choice for Behavioral Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their undergraduate certificate in Behavioral Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.