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Behavioral Science in California

Behavioral Science Schools in California

Jobs for Behavioral Science Grads in California

There are 65,600 people in the state and 442,510 people in the nation working in Behavioral Science jobs.

Behavioral Science Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Behavioral Science Jobs in California

Behavioral Science grads earn an average of $87,592 in the state and $81,177 nationwide.

Behavioral Science Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 15 colleges in California that offer Behavioral Science degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 15 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $27,080 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,126 a year in tuition.

#2

Ashford University

San Diego

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,447 a year. The full-time student retention rate is 31%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $13,160 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $58,993 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 80% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $56,258 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,288 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,973 a year. The school admits about 91% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 66%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $62,033 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 60% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $31,623 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 94% of applicants. 56% of full-time students return after their first year.

#8

Chabot College

Hayward

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $46,409 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,150 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,533 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 74% of applicants. 74% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $63,275 a year. The school admits about 10% of applicants. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

#11

MiraCosta College

Oceanside

86% of full-time students return after their first year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,152 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,145 a year. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $51,298 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,696 a year in tuition.

#14

Shasta College

Redding

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $73,525 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,197 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $52,226 a year.

Behavioral Science Careers in CA

Some of the careers Behavioral Science 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 Science.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 30,141
Biological & Physical Science 28,033
Data Analytics 12,891
Interdisciplinary Studies 10,355
Data Science 7,716
International Studies 5,740
Nutrition Science 5,456
Sustainability Science 4,374

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