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Behavioral Science Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 570 students earned their Behavioral Science degrees in CA.

A Behavioral Science major is the 119th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Behavioral Science Majors in California

Behavioral Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 362
Associate Degree 187
Master’s Degree 13
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8

Gender Distribution

In California, a behavioral science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of behavioral science majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 13.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 44.6%
  • White: 27.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 9.5%
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Jobs for Behavioral Science Grads in California

21,930 people in the state and 154,030 in the nation are employed in jobs related to behavioral science.

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Wages for Behavioral Science Jobs in California

In this state, behavioral science grads earn an average of $78,970. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,750.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer behavioral science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

208 Degrees in Major Awarded
7% Graduation Rate
31,115 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 6% are considered full time. In their early career, UAGC grads earn an average salary of $26,426. An average student at UAGC will pay a net price of $20,987.

143 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,123 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 31 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 54%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,205.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

45% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,542. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#4

Life Pacific College

San Dimas
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
604 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,583.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
25,422 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. In their early career, American River grads earn an average salary of $29,873.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
4,071 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $47,319 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. The student loan default rate of 2.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,317 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
18,687 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. In their early career, CSUDH grads earn an average salary of $43,481.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
19% Graduation Rate
3,179 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,762 a year. It takes the average student 5.30 years to graduate. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

Chabot College

Hayward
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,922 Total Students

67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,023 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,146.

Behavioral Science Careers in CA

Some of the careers behavioral science majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Psychologists 13% $112,350
Community and Social Service Specialists 11% $45,960
Social Scientists 11% $77,750
Life Scientists 11% $94,220

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to behavioral science.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Biological & Physical Science 5,024
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 2,975
Cognitive Science 1,765
International Studies 1,569
Nutrition Science 1,195
Human Biology 609
Mathematics & Computer Science 475
Gerontology 285

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