2023 Best Behavioral Science Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Behavioral Science Doctor's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, behavioral science was ranked #142 in the country. In fact 4,169 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Behavioral Science Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in the Plains States Region to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Behavioral Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for behavioral science majors pursuing a doctor's degree.
Top Plains States Region Schools for a Doctorate in Behavioral Science
Our analysis found Washington University in St Louis to be the best school for behavioral science students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Plains States Region . WUSTL is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Louis.
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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at University of Kansas helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best behavioral science schools in the Plains States Region . KU is a very large public school located in the small city of Lawrence.
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Out of the 3 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Iowa landed the # 3 spot on the list. Iowa is a very large public school located in the small city of Iowa City.
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Explore the best behavioral science colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 127 |
| Minnesota | 1 |
| Kansas | 113 |
| Iowa | 16 |
| Nebraska | 14 |
| South Dakota | 8 |
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Behavioral Science Related Rankings by Major
One of 44 majors within the area of study, behavioral science has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Behavioral Science
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 34,975 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 30,075 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 9,074 |
| International Studies | 7,368 |
| Nutrition Science | 5,330 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 3 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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