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Behavioral Science in Pennsylvania

Behavioral Science Schools in Pennsylvania

249 Behavioral Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

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
Bachelor’s Degree 126
Master’s Degree 121
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

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: 5.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%
  • White: 51.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 32.5%
  • Other Races: 3.6%
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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
96% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

An average student at UPenn will pay a net price of $26,138. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

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36 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
2,254 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 71% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $33,802.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
2,769 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $42,530.

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Point Park University

Pittsburgh
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
3,591 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 29%. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 56% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $34,550. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 92% are considered full time.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
2,806 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,766. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. 34% of the teachers are full time.

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Behavioral Science Careers in PA

Some of the careers behavioral science majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
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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