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2023 Best Behavioral Science Schools in the Plains States Region

4 Colleges
$37,953 Avg Salary
$30,045 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Behavioral Science 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Behavioral Science Schools in the Plains States Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in the Plains States Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Behavioral Science Schools in the Plains States Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for behavioral science majors pursuing a .

Top Plains States Region Schools 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 degree in the Plains States Region . WUSTL is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.

Full Behavioral Science at Washington University in St Louis Report

#2

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

The excellent 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 fairly large public school located in the small city of Lawrence.

While working on their degree, behavioral science majors at KU accumulate an average of around $24,746 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $376.

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#3

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

Out of the 4 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.

Full Behavioral Science at University of Iowa Report

#4

Missouri Baptist University

Saint Louis, MO

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Missouri Baptist University is a great place for behavioral science students. MBU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.

After completing their degree, behavioral science graduates from MBU carry an average student debtload of $22,290.

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Best Behavioral Science Colleges by State

Explore the best behavioral science schools 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

One of 44 majors within the area of study, behavioral science has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 4 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Polimerek.

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