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Behavioral Science Schools in North Carolina

557 Behavioral Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Behavioral Science is the 42nd most popular major in the state out of a total 287 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Behavioral Science Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 518
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 19
Master’s Degree 17
Associate Degree 3

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.1%
  • Black or African American: 10.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
  • White: 55.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 11.8%
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Jobs for Behavioral Science Grads in North Carolina

4,150 people in the state and 154,030 in the nation are employed in jobs related to behavioral science.

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Wages for Behavioral Science Jobs in North Carolina

Behavioral Science grads earn an average of $73,420 in the state and $85,750 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in North Carolina that offer behavioral science degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

551 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%. Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,002 a year.

#2

Campbell University

Buies Creek
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
5,964 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,153 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,169.

#2

Duke University

Durham
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

63% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. Graduates earn an average $77,260 after graduation.

Behavioral Science Careers in NC

Some of the careers behavioral science majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Life Scientists 14% $91,080
Community and Social Service Specialists 12% $40,180
Social Scientists 8% $68,150
Psychologists 7% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 366
International Studies 267
Nutrition Science 256
Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution 178
Interdisciplinary Studies 151
Science, Technology & Society 58
Gerontology 52
Computational Science 48

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View Nationwide Behavioral Science Report

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