Behavioral Science at Northwestern University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Behavioral Science, consider the program at Northwestern University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northwestern University is located in Evanston, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 8 behavioral science degrees were awarded at Northwestern University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northwestern University
Many students take online classes at Northwestern University. Among 23,856 students, 781 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,509 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Behavioral Science graduates at Northwestern University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Behavioral Science graduates at Northwestern University are 88% women (7) and 12% men (1).
Behavioral Science Doctoral Program at Northwestern University
Among the 6 doctoral behavioral science degrees awarded at Northwestern University, 83% were women (5) and 17% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Behavioral Science doctoral degree recipients at Northwestern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Behavioral Science doctoral degree recipients at Northwestern University, above the national average of 27%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Behavioral Science Concentrations at Northwestern University
This Behavioral Science program at Northwestern University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Behavioral Sciences | 8 |
Top-Paying Careers for Behavioral Science Graduates
Students who finish Behavioral Science program at Northwestern University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Behavioral Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $97,541 |
| Neuropsychologists | $83,690 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $75,358 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $73,521 |
| Clinical Neuropsychologists | $57,643 |
| Transportation Planners | $50,855 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $42,168 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | $41,630 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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