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Behavioral Science in Georgia

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Behavioral Science Schools in Georgia

In 2020-2021, 33 students earned their Behavioral Science degrees in GA.

As a degree choice, Behavioral Science is the 196th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Behavioral Science Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 27
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, 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 Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 48.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.2%
  • White: 27.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Behavioral Science Grads in Georgia

There are 4,470 people in the state and 154,030 people in the nation working in behavioral science jobs.

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Wages for Behavioral Science Jobs in Georgia

Behavioral Science grads earn an average of $79,890 in the state and $85,750 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Georgia that offer behavioral science degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years. 94% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.40%.

#2

Emory University

Atlanta
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,597. In their early career, Emory grads earn an average salary of $61,633.

Behavioral Science Careers in GA

Some of the careers behavioral science majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Community and Social Service Specialists 17% $38,980
Social Scientists 10% $83,160
Psychologists 10% $101,780
Life Scientists 0% $59,180

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 718
Interdisciplinary Studies 201
Nutrition Science 151
Biological & Physical Science 112
Science, Technology & Society 59
Cognitive Science 49
International Studies 47
Gerontology 45

View all majors related to Behavioral Science

View Nationwide Behavioral Science Report

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