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Behavioral Science at Purdue University Global

If you plan to study Behavioral Science, you may want to check out the program at Purdue University Global. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Purdue University Global sits in West Lafayette, IN.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 1,179 behavioral science graduations were recorded at Purdue University Global.

Studying Online at Purdue University Global

Many students take online classes at Purdue University Global. Among 45,588 students, 45,429 (100%) studied exclusively online and 159 (0%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Behavioral Science Graduates from Purdue University Global

Students who complete Purdue University Global’s Behavioral Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$41,307

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Behavioral Science graduates at Purdue University Global, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Behavioral Science graduates at Purdue University Global are 83% women (978) and 17% men (201).

Behavioral Science Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University Global

Of the 95 bachelor’s behavioral science degrees awarded at Purdue University Global, 87% were women (83) and 13% were men (12).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Behavioral Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University Global.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	57
Hispanic / Latino	16
Black / African American	8
Asian	2
Two or More Races	6
Unknown	6

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 34% of Behavioral Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University Global, below the national average of 44%.*

Behavioral Science Master’s Program at Purdue University Global

Of the 821 master’s behavioral science degrees awarded at Purdue University Global, 83% were women (681) and 17% were men (140).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Behavioral Science master’s degree recipients at Purdue University Global.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	434
Hispanic / Latino	146
Black / African American	120
Asian	31
American Indian / Alaska Native	5
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	4
Two or More Races	34
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	46

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 41% of Behavioral Science master’s degree recipients at Purdue University Global, higher than the national average of 36%.*

*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 Purdue University Global

This Behavioral Science program at Purdue University Global breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Behavioral Sciences	1,179

Highest-Paying Careers for Behavioral Science Graduates

Those who complete Behavioral Science program at Purdue University Global work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.