Doctor’s Degrees in Behavioral Science
Education Levels of Behavioral Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 150 people earned their doctor's degree in behavioral science. This earns it the #103 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in behavioral science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,746 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,629 |
| Associate Degree | 789 |
| Basic Certificate | 298 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 150 |
| Graduate Certificate | 111 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 54 |
Earnings of Behavioral Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for behavioral science students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in behavioral science. About 84.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 24 |
| Women | 126 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of behavioral science doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 85 |
| International Students | 20 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 10 |
Most Popular Behavioral Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 20 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in behavioral science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for behavioral science students seekinga doctor's degree is Washington University in St Louis. Each year, around 15,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their doctor's degree in behavioral science from WUSTL. Of these students, 93% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in behavioral science. Roughly 30,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in behavioral science from UNC Chapel Hill. About 82% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for behavioral science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Kansas. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in behavioral science from KU. About 100% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in behavioral science. Roughly 5,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,429 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,927 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in behavioral science from UTHealth. About 67% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Teachers College at Columbia University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in behavioral science. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in behavioral science from Teachers College. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northwestern University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in behavioral science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in behavioral science from Northwestern.
University of Iowa is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in behavioral science. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in behavioral science from Iowa. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for behavioral science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Emory University. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in behavioral science from Emory. About 80% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Carnegie Mellon University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in behavioral science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,496 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in behavioral science from Carnegie Mellon.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in behavioral science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in behavioral science from Columbia.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in behavioral science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in behavioral science from UW Seattle. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for behavioral science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,096 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in behavioral science from CU Anschutz.
Cornell University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in behavioral science. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in behavioral science from Cornell.
The 17th most popular school in the country for behavioral science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Chicago. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in behavioral science from UChicago. About 50% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Delaware is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in behavioral science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,504 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in behavioral science from UD.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to behavioral science that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 196 |
| Nutrition Science | 178 |
| Computational Science | 91 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 83 |
| Cognitive Science | 76 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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