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Behavioral Science Schools in Pennsylvania

132 students earned Behavioral Science degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Behavioral Science is the 162nd most popular major out of a total 338 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Behavioral Science Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 65
Bachelor’s Degree 63
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 50.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 31.1%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Behavioral Science Grads in Pennsylvania

2,400 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 Pennsylvania

Behavioral Science grads earn an average of $74,310 in the state and $85,750 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer behavioral science degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at UPenn. 57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
2,254 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 59% of students receive it. The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Franklin and Marshall grads earn an average salary of $54,904.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
2,769 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,962.

#4

Point Park University

Pittsburgh
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
3,591 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,493 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $21,600.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $87,824 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 92% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
2,806 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,842.

Behavioral Science Careers in PA

Some of the careers behavioral science majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Life Scientists 14% $70,410
Psychologists 8% $98,420
Community and Social Service Specialists 5% $45,270
Social Scientists 3% $79,460

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
International Studies 341
Biological & Physical Science 329
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 287
Computational Science 275
Interdisciplinary Studies 267
Systems Theory 159
Nutrition Science 137
Cognitive Science 107

View all majors related to Behavioral Science

View Nationwide Behavioral Science Report

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