2026 Best Behavioral Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Behavioral Science bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 145 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor analyzed schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Behavioral Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Leading the list is University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill, our #1 Behavioral Science school in the United States. Based in Chapel Hill, NC, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a public institution. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $8,994, with out-of-state students paying around $41,203. The median Behavioral Science program debt is $15,117. More on University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
You'll be in good company at George Fox University, which ranked #2 this year. Set in Newberg, OR, George Fox University is a private not-for-profit institution. George Fox University posts a six-year graduation rate of 72%. In-state tuition and fees average $41,320. Typical Behavioral Science student debt is $30,813. Read more about George Fox University
You'll be in good company at Ashford University, which ranked #3 this year. Ashford University is a private for-profit school based in San Diego, CA. Roughly 10% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,960. Ashford University Behavioral Science students take on a median of $51,388 in debt. Get the full Ashford University report
A rank of #4 makes Franklin And Marshall College one of the top choices in the United States. Set in Lancaster, PA, Franklin And Marshall College is a private not-for-profit institution. Franklin And Marshall College posts a six-year graduation rate of 84%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $70,794. The median Behavioral Science program debt is $19,000. Get the full Franklin And Marshall College report
A rank of #5 makes University Of Phoenix Arizona one of the top choices in the United States. University Of Phoenix Arizona is a private for-profit school based in Phoenix, AZ. About 16% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $9,552 in tuition and fees. University Of Phoenix Arizona Behavioral Science students take on a median of $38,643 in debt. Get the full University Of Phoenix Arizona report
California State University Dominguez Hills landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. Located in Carson, CA, California State University Dominguez Hills is a public institution. California State University Dominguez Hills graduates 43% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $7,454 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $20,054. The median Behavioral Science program debt is $15,886. See the full California State University Dominguez Hills profile
San Jose State University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Behavioral Science schools. Located in San Jose, CA, San Jose State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,410, compared with $21,010 for out-of-state students. Read more about San Jose State University
University Of Houston Clear Lake placed #8 among Behavioral Science schools in the United States. Based in Houston, TX, University Of Houston Clear Lake is a public institution. About 52% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,346, compared with $22,290 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,224 to complete their Behavioral Science program here. See the full University Of Houston Clear Lake profile
University Of Kansas placed #9 among Behavioral Science schools in the United States. This public school is set in Lawrence, KS. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,102, while out-of-state students pay about $30,432. University Of Kansas Behavioral Science students take on a median of $25,000 in debt. More on University Of Kansas
University Of Wisconsin Green Bay placed #10 among Behavioral Science schools in the United States. Set in Green Bay, WI, University Of Wisconsin Green Bay is a public institution. About 53% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,700, while out-of-state students pay about $17,288. University Of Wisconsin Green Bay Behavioral Science students take on a median of $26,000 in debt. More on University Of Wisconsin Green Bay
University Of Phoenix California placed #11 among Behavioral Science schools in the United States. Based in Ontario, CA, University Of Phoenix California is a private for-profit institution. About 22% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $9,552 in tuition and fees. University Of Phoenix California Behavioral Science students take on a median of $49,770 in debt. Get the full University Of Phoenix California report
Purdue University Northwest ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Behavioral Science schools. Located in Hammond, IN, Purdue University Northwest is a public institution. About 43% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $8,357, with out-of-state students paying around $15,504. Graduates carry a median of $16,012 in student loans. Get the full Purdue University Northwest report
Missouri Baptist University did well this year, earning the #15 position. Missouri Baptist University is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Louis, MO. About 46% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $33,122. Typical Behavioral Science student debt is $26,400. Get the full Missouri Baptist University report
Metropolitan State College Of Denver came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Located in Denver, CO, Metropolitan State College Of Denver is a public institution. About 31% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $11,124 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $30,684. Students borrow a median of $27,484 to complete their Behavioral Science program here. See the full Metropolitan State College Of Denver profile
Johns Hopkins University placed #17 among Behavioral Science schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Baltimore, MD. About 94% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $64,730. Johns Hopkins University Behavioral Science students take on a median of $12,375 in debt. Read the full report on Johns Hopkins University
Life Pacific College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Behavioral Science schools. Based in San Dimas, CA, Life Pacific College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 38% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $22,118. Life Pacific College Behavioral Science students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Read more about Life Pacific College
Athens State University did well this year, earning the #19 position. Set in Athens, AL, Athens State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,020, with out-of-state students paying around $17,700. Athens State University Behavioral Science students take on a median of $27,389 in debt. Read more about Athens State University
Concordia University Irvine did well this year, earning the #20 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Irvine, CA. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $43,480. The median Behavioral Science program debt is $24,583. Read the full report on Concordia University Irvine
Miracosta College did well this year, earning the #19 position. Read more about Miracosta College
University Of Kentucky did well this year, earning the #20 position. More on University Of Kentucky
United States Air Force Academy came in at #21 in this year's ranking. See the full United States Air Force Academy profile
Dakota Wesleyan University came in at #22 in this year's ranking. More on Dakota Wesleyan University
Mercy College
Mercy College placed #23 among Behavioral Science schools in the United States. See the full Mercy College profile
Brown University
Brown University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Behavioral Science schools. Read more about Brown University
University Of Maryland Baltimore County did well this year, earning the #25 position. Read more about University Of Maryland Baltimore County
Rest of the Top 50 Best Behavioral Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
San Jacinto Community College landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. Read more about San Jacinto Community College
University Of Iowa came in at #27 in this year's ranking. Read more about University Of Iowa
East West University placed #28 among Behavioral Science schools in the United States. Read the full report on East West University
Concordia University Seward came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Concordia University Seward
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Behavioral Science schools. Read the full report on University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus
University Of Southern California placed #31 among Behavioral Science schools in the United States. More on University Of Southern California
Yale University
Yale University placed #32 among Behavioral Science schools in the United States. Get the full Yale University report
Texas Tech University came in at #33 in this year's ranking. See the full Texas Tech University profile
Saint Louis University Main Campus ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Behavioral Science schools. More on Saint Louis University Main Campus
The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. More on The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University landed the #36 spot in the United States this year. More on Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
East Texas Baptist University landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. Read more about East Texas Baptist University
Eastern Michigan University placed #38 among Behavioral Science schools in the United States. Get the full Eastern Michigan University report
Northwestern University came in at #39 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Northwestern University
Chabot College
Chabot College ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Behavioral Science schools. See the full Chabot College profile
Illinois Institute Of Technology landed the #41 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Illinois Institute Of Technology
Northern Michigan University landed the #42 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Northern Michigan University report
University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee did well this year, earning the #43 position. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee
University Of Baltimore placed #44 among Behavioral Science schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Baltimore
Cornell University landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Cornell University report
Eastern Washington University came in at #46 in this year's ranking. Get the full Eastern Washington University report
California Baptist University came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Read more about California Baptist University
Indiana State University ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best Behavioral Science schools. Read more about Indiana State University
Columbia University In The City Of New York landed the #49 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Columbia University In The City Of New York
Walsh University
Walsh University did well this year, earning the #50 position. Read more about Walsh University
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 145 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).