Behavioral Science Doctor’s Degrees
There are 117 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Behavioral Science.
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Education Levels of Behavioral Science Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 5,391 degrees were awarded toBehavioral Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Behavioral Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 47 |
| Associate’s Degree | 887 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,881 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,382 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 194 |
Earnings of Behavioral Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Behavioral Science of $37,486 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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.
Most Popular Behavioral Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 145 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Behavioral Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
Purdue University Global tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Behavioral Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 1,179 doctor's degrees in Behavioral Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Behavioral Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular choice for Behavioral Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 569 people received their doctor's degree in Behavioral Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Behavioral Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Jacinto Community College is a popular choice for Behavioral Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 391 doctor's degrees in Behavioral Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Teachers College at Columbia University is a popular choice for Behavioral Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 346 people received their doctor's degree in Behavioral Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Behavioral Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa is a popular choice for Behavioral Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 318 doctor's degrees in Behavioral Science 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 is a popular choice for Behavioral Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their doctor's degree in Behavioral Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ashford University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Behavioral Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their doctor's degree in Behavioral Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Behavioral Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Behavioral Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their doctor's degree in Behavioral Science 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 doctor's degrees in Behavioral Science. This school awarded 114 doctor's degrees in Behavioral Science 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 is a popular choice for Behavioral Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 88 doctor's degrees in Behavioral Science 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 doctor's degrees in Behavioral Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their doctor's degree in Behavioral Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Behavioral Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their doctor's degree in Behavioral Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Behavioral Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kansas is a popular choice for Behavioral Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their doctor's degree in Behavioral Science from this school. 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 doctor's degrees in Behavioral Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their doctor's degree in Behavioral Science 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 doctor's degrees in Behavioral Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their doctor's degree in Behavioral Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Behavioral Science 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 doctor's degrees in Behavioral Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their doctor's degree in Behavioral Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Behavioral Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Glendale Community College is a popular choice for Behavioral Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their doctor's degree in Behavioral Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Elizabethtown College is a popular choice for Behavioral Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 58 doctor's degrees in Behavioral Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
United States Air Force Academy is a popular choice for Behavioral Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 54 doctor's degrees in Behavioral Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Daemen University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Behavioral Science. This school awarded 52 doctor's degrees in Behavioral Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Behavioral Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Behavioral Science Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Behavioral Sciences | 5,391 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Behavioral Science that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 30,141 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 28,033 |
| Data Analytics | 12,891 |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | 10,355 |
| Data Science | 7,716 |
References
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- 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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