2026 Best Behavioral Science Master’s Degree Schools

#1

University Of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

No school ranked higher than University Of Pennsylvania this year in the United States. Set in Philadelphia, PA, University Of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit institution. About 96% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $68,686. Students borrow a median of $16,155 to complete their Behavioral Science program here. Get the full University Of Pennsylvania report

#2

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA

The strong Behavioral Science programs at Carnegie Mellon University earned it the #2 place in the United States. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Carnegie Mellon University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 94% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $65,636. The median Behavioral Science program debt is $23,529. Read the full report on Carnegie Mellon University

#3

University Of Washington Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA

You'll be in good company at University Of Washington Seattle Campus, which ranked #3 this year. Located in Seattle, WA, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public institution. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $12,973, while out-of-state students pay about $43,209. Students borrow a median of $16,481 to complete their Behavioral Science program here. More on University Of Washington Seattle Campus

#4

University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC

A rank of #4 makes University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill one of the top choices in the United States. This public school is set in Chapel Hill, NC. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill graduates 91% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,994, with out-of-state students paying around $41,203. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill Behavioral Science students take on a median of $15,117 in debt. See the full University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill profile

#5

Yale University

New Haven, CT

The strong Behavioral Science programs at Yale University earned it the #5 place in the United States. Located in New Haven, CT, Yale University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 96% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,250. The median Behavioral Science program debt is $14,357. More on Yale University

#6

Washington University In St Louis

St. Louis, MO

Washington University In St Louis placed #6 among Behavioral Science schools in the United States. Washington University In St Louis is a private not-for-profit school based in St. Louis, MO. Washington University In St Louis graduates 94% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $65,790. Washington University In St Louis Behavioral Science students take on a median of $17,553 in debt. Read the full report on Washington University In St Louis

#7

University Of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

University Of Kansas landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. Located in Lawrence, KS, University Of Kansas is a public institution. University Of Kansas graduates 69% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,102, with out-of-state students paying around $30,432. Graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Get the full University Of Kansas report

#8

University Of Houston Clear Lake

Houston, TX

University Of Houston Clear Lake placed #8 among Behavioral Science schools in the United States. Set in Houston, TX, University Of Houston Clear Lake is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. Students from in state pay about $8,346 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $22,290. University Of Houston Clear Lake Behavioral Science students take on a median of $27,224 in debt. See the full University Of Houston Clear Lake profile

#9

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, WA

Eastern Washington University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Behavioral Science schools. This public school is set in Cheney, WA. About 44% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $8,586, compared with $26,583 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $21,754 in student loans. Read the full report on Eastern Washington University

#10

University Of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

University Of Iowa ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Behavioral Science schools. This public school is set in Iowa City, IA. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. Students from in state pay about $11,283 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $33,371. Typical Behavioral Science student debt is $24,463. Get the full University Of Iowa report

#11

University Of Baltimore

Baltimore, MD

University Of Baltimore came in at #11 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Baltimore, MD. University Of Baltimore posts a six-year graduation rate of 38%. In-state tuition and fees average $9,992, compared with $23,984 for out-of-state students. The median Behavioral Science program debt is $29,681. See the full University Of Baltimore profile

#12

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, CA

San Francisco State University landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in San Francisco, CA. San Francisco State University graduates 50% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $7,846, with out-of-state students paying around $20,446. The median Behavioral Science program debt is $17,024. More on San Francisco State University

#13

University Of Kentucky

University Of Kentucky did well this year, earning the #13 position. Get the full University Of Kentucky report

#14

American River College

American River College placed #14 among Behavioral Science schools in the United States. See the full American River College profile

#15

Texas Tech University

Texas Tech University came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Read more about Texas Tech University

#16

William Paterson University Of New Jersey

William Paterson University Of New Jersey ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Behavioral Science schools. See the full William Paterson University Of New Jersey profile

#17

Saint Francis University

Saint Francis University landed the #17 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Saint Francis University report

#18

Harvard University

Harvard University placed #18 among Behavioral Science schools in the United States. Read more about Harvard University

#19

Capital Community College

Capital Community College came in at #19 in this year's ranking. More on Capital Community College

#20

San Jacinto Community College

San Jacinto Community College did well this year, earning the #20 position. Read more about San Jacinto Community College

#21

Cornell University

Cornell University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Behavioral Science schools. Read the full report on Cornell University

#22

Drury University College Of Continuing Professional Studies

Drury University College Of Continuing Professional Studies came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Drury University College Of Continuing Professional Studies

#23

Carroll University

Carroll University did well this year, earning the #23 position. See the full Carroll University profile

#24

University Of Phoenix California

University Of Phoenix California placed #24 among Behavioral Science schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Phoenix California

#25

Shasta College

Shasta College did well this year, earning the #25 position. More on Shasta College

#26

University Of Tulsa

University Of Tulsa came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on University Of Tulsa

#27

South Mountain Community College

South Mountain Community College landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. Get the full South Mountain Community College report

#28

Hofstra University

Hofstra University ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Behavioral Science schools. See the full Hofstra University profile

#29

Chabot College

Chabot College came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Get the full Chabot College report

#30

Martin Methodist College

Martin Methodist College placed #30 among Behavioral Science schools in the United States. More on Martin Methodist College

#31

Vincennes University

Vincennes University landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. See the full Vincennes University profile

#32

Walsh University

Walsh University placed #32 among Behavioral Science schools in the United States. Read the full report on Walsh University

#33

East West University

East West University landed the #33 spot in the United States this year. Read more about East West University

#34

Northern Arizona University

Northern Arizona University did well this year, earning the #34 position. Read more about Northern Arizona University

#35

University Of West Georgia

University Of West Georgia landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of West Georgia

#36

Temple College

Temple College did well this year, earning the #36 position. Read more about Temple College

#37

Rowan University

Rowan University came in at #37 in this year's ranking. Read more about Rowan University

#38

Clemson University

Clemson University ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Behavioral Science schools. See the full Clemson University profile

#39

Purdue University Northwest

Purdue University Northwest did well this year, earning the #39 position. More on Purdue University Northwest

#40

Rochester College

Rochester College did well this year, earning the #40 position. Read the full report on Rochester College

#41

Columbia University In The City Of New York

Columbia University In The City Of New York came in at #41 in this year's ranking. More on Columbia University In The City Of New York

#42

Houston Baptist University

Houston Baptist University landed the #42 spot in the United States this year. More on Houston Baptist University

#43

University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh

University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh did well this year, earning the #43 position. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh

#44

Duke University

Duke University placed #44 among Behavioral Science schools in the United States. Get the full Duke University report

#45

Murray State College

Murray State College did well this year, earning the #45 position. See the full Murray State College profile

#46

Our Lady Of Holy Cross College

Our Lady Of Holy Cross College landed the #46 spot in the United States this year. See the full Our Lady Of Holy Cross College profile

#47

California Baptist University

California Baptist University landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. See the full California Baptist University profile

#48

Endicott College

Endicott College landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Endicott College

#49

Felician College

Felician College ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Behavioral Science schools. More on Felician College

#50

Loyola University Chicago

Loyola University Chicago ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Behavioral Science schools. More on Loyola University Chicago