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Behavioral Science at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Behavioral Science at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

If you are interested in studying Behavioral Science, you may want to check out the program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill sits in Chapel Hill, NC.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 569 behavioral science graduations were recorded at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Studying Online at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Distance learning is available at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Of 32,438 students, 1,858 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,669 (17%) took at least some classes online.

Behavioral Science Rankings at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Rankings can help you compare University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Behavioral Science program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) North Carolina #1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #1 of 4
Best Value North Carolina #1 of 2
Best Value Southeast (Region) #1 of 3
Best Value Nationwide #9 of 59
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #10 of 59

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) North Carolina #1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #1 of 4
Best Value North Carolina #1 of 2
Best Value Southeast (Region) #1 of 3
Best Value Nationwide #9 of 59
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #10 of 59

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Behavioral Science graduates at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Behavioral Science graduates at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are 79% women (451) and 21% men (118).

Behavioral Science Bachelor’s Program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Of the 524 bachelor’s behavioral science degrees awarded at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 80% were women (418) and 20% were men (106).

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 274
Hispanic / Latino 67
Black / African American 61
Asian 60
American Indian / Alaska Native 2
Two or More Races 28
International (Nonresident) 22
Unknown 10
Racial-ethnic diversity of Behavioral Science majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 42% of Behavioral Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, lower than the national average of 44%.*

Behavioral Science Master’s Program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Among the 21 master’s behavioral science degrees awarded at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 76% were women (16) and 24% were men (5).

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 9
Hispanic / Latino 4
Black / African American 1
Asian 3
International (Nonresident) 3
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Behavioral Science majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Behavioral Science master’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, above the national average of 36%.*

Behavioral Science Doctoral Program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Of the 24 doctoral behavioral science degrees awarded at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 71% were women (17) and 29% were men (7).

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 14
Hispanic / Latino 4
Black / African American 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Behavioral Science majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Minority students account for 25% of Behavioral Science doctoral degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, below 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 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

This Behavioral Science program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Behavioral Sciences 569

Top-Paying Careers for Behavioral Science Graduates

Graduates of the Behavioral Science program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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

References

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