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Behavioral Science in New York

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Behavioral Science Schools in New York

In 2020-2021, 284 students earned their Behavioral Science degrees in NY.

As a degree choice, Behavioral Science is the 149th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Behavioral Science Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 252
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Bachelor’s Degree 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.4%
  • Black or African American: 9.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.8%
  • White: 40.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 20.8%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Behavioral Science Grads in New York

There are 18,570 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 New York

In this state, behavioral science grads earn an average of $77,970. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,750.

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There are 4 colleges in New York that offer behavioral science degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

262 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,547 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 41%. The student loan default rate is 1.10% which is lower than average.

#2

Mercy College

Dobbs Ferry
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
9,547 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. In their early career, Mercy grads earn an average salary of $38,085. The student loan default rate of 7.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. 58% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $79,434 after graduation.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
23,620 Total Students

The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 59% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

Behavioral Science Careers in NY

Some of the careers behavioral science majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Psychologists 18% $103,630
Community and Social Service Specialists 14% $51,840
Social Scientists 3% $82,460

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 947
Human Biology 713
Interdisciplinary Studies 392
Nutrition Science 355
Sustainability Science 334
Science, Technology & Society 333
Biological & Physical Science 322
Systems Theory 208

View all majors related to Behavioral Science

View Nationwide Behavioral Science Report

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