Behavioral Science at Washington University in St Louis
If you are interested in studying Behavioral Science, consider the program at Washington University in St Louis. Get started with the following essential facts.
Washington University in St Louis is located in St. Louis, MO.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 114 behavioral science degrees were granted at Washington University in St Louis.
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Online & Distance Learning at Washington University in St Louis
Online coursework is an option at Washington University in St Louis. Of 16,357 students, 678 (4%) studied exclusively online and 713 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Behavioral Science Rankings at Washington University in St Louis
These rankings give you a sense of how Washington University in St Louis’s Behavioral Science program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #3 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #28 of 59 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #40 of 59 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #3 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #28 of 59 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #40 of 59 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Behavioral Science graduates at Washington University in St Louis, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Behavioral Science graduates at Washington University in St Louis are 91% women (104) and 9% men (10).
Behavioral Science Master’s Program at Washington University in St Louis
Among the 61 master’s behavioral science degrees awarded at Washington University in St Louis, 89% were women (54) and 11% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Behavioral Science master’s degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 32 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 14 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 43% of Behavioral Science master’s degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis, above the national average of 36%.*
Behavioral Science Doctoral Program at Washington University in St Louis
Among the 1 doctoral behavioral science graduates at Washington University in St Louis, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Behavioral Science doctoral degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
*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 Washington University in St Louis
This Behavioral Science program at Washington University in St Louis breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Behavioral Sciences | 114 |
Best-Paid Careers for Behavioral Science Graduates
Graduates of the Behavioral Science program at Washington University in St Louis work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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.