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Behavioral Science at University of Kansas

Behavioral Science at University of Kansas

If you are interested in studying Behavioral Science, you may want to check out the program at University of Kansas. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Kansas sits in Lawrence, KS.

During the most recent reporting year, 80 behavioral science graduations were recorded at University of Kansas.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Kansas

Online coursework is an option at University of Kansas. Among 29,792 students, 3,126 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,681 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Behavioral Science Rankings at University of Kansas

Rankings can help you compare University of Kansas’s Behavioral Science program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Kansas #1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #1 of 4
Best Value Kansas #1 of 1
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #18 of 59
Best Value Nationwide #31 of 59

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Kansas #1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #1 of 4
Best Value Kansas #1 of 1
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #18 of 59
Best Value Nationwide #31 of 59

Earnings for Behavioral Science Graduates from University of Kansas

Graduates of University of Kansas’s Behavioral Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Behavioral Science at University of Kansas
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $29,023
2 years $29,685
3 years $35,165
4 years $42,992
5 years $50,529

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Behavioral Science graduates from University of Kansas take home a median $42,992, compared with $65,918 for all University of Kansas graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.

Behavioral Science earnings compared with all majors at University of Kansas

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Behavioral Science graduates from University of Kansas is $25,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Behavioral Science graduates at University of Kansas, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Behavioral Science graduates at University of Kansas are 88% women (70) and 12% men (10).

Behavioral Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Kansas

Of the 44 bachelor’s behavioral science graduates at University of Kansas, 93% were women (41) and 7% were men (3).

University of Kansas gender breakdown of Behavioral Science Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 27
Hispanic / Latino 3
Black / African American 3
Asian 4
Two or More Races 3
International (Nonresident) 3
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Behavioral Science majors at University of Kansas

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Behavioral Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kansas, lower than the national average of 44%.*

Behavioral Science Master’s Program at University of Kansas

Among the 25 master’s behavioral science graduates at University of Kansas, 84% were women (21) and 16% were men (4).

University of Kansas gender breakdown of Behavioral Science Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 19
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 2
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Behavioral Science majors at University of Kansas

Minority students account for 20% of Behavioral Science master’s degree recipients at University of Kansas, lower than the national average of 36%.*

Behavioral Science Doctoral Program at University of Kansas

Among the 9 doctoral behavioral science degrees awarded at University of Kansas, 67% were women (6) and 33% were men (3).

University of Kansas gender breakdown of Behavioral Science Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Behavioral Science doctoral degree recipients at University of Kansas.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 7
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Behavioral Science majors at University of Kansas

*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 University of Kansas

This Behavioral Science program at University of Kansas offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Behavioral Sciences 80

Highest-Paying Careers for Behavioral Science Graduates

Those who complete Behavioral Science program at University of Kansas go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Behavioral Science majors, 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

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