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Behavioral Science at Washington University in St Louis

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.

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).

Washington University in St Louis 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 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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Behavioral Science majors at Washington University in St Louis

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).

Washington University in St Louis gender breakdown of Behavioral Science Doctoral degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Behavioral Science majors at Washington University in St Louis

*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

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