Behavioral Science Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science is offered at 117 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and47% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.0% of Behavioral Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Behavioral Science Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 5,391 students earned theirBehavioral Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Behavioral Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 47 |
| Associate’s Degree | 887 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 1,881 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,382 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 194 |
Earnings of Behavioral Science Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science of $37,486 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,033 |
| 4 years | $37,486 |
| 5 years | $43,291 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Behavioral Science majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science. About 81.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 343 |
| Women | 1,538 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Behavioral Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 944 | 50.2% |
| Asian | 152 | 8.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 322 | 17.1% |
| Black or African American | 226 | 12.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 11 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 106 | 5.6% |
| Race Unknown | 59 | 3.1% |
| International Students | 56 | 3.0% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.0% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Behavioral Science Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 145 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
Purdue University Global tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Behavioral Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 1,179 bachelor's degrees in Behavioral Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular choice for Behavioral Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 569 people received their bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Jacinto Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Behavioral Science. This school awarded 391 bachelor's degrees in Behavioral Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Teachers College at Columbia University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Behavioral Science. This school awarded 346 bachelor's degrees in Behavioral Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Behavioral Science. This school awarded 318 bachelor's degrees in Behavioral Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Imperial Valley College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Behavioral Science. This school awarded 163 bachelor's degrees in Behavioral Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ashford University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Behavioral Science. This school awarded 153 bachelor's degrees in Behavioral Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Behavioral Science. This school awarded 138 bachelor's degrees in Behavioral Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington University in St Louis comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Behavioral Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
South Mountain Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Behavioral Science. This school awarded 88 bachelor's degrees in Behavioral Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Endicott College is a popular choice for Behavioral Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Behavioral Science. This school awarded 80 bachelor's degrees in Behavioral Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kansas comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Behavioral Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Baylor University is a popular choice for Behavioral Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Behavioral Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Behavioral Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Glendale Community College is a popular choice for Behavioral Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Elizabethtown College is a popular choice for Behavioral Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
United States Air Force Academy is a popular choice for Behavioral Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 54 bachelor's degrees in Behavioral Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Daemen University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Behavioral Science. This school awarded 52 bachelor's degrees in Behavioral Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Behavioral Science Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Behavioral Sciences | 5,391 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Behavioral Science that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 30,141 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 28,033 |
| Data Analytics | 12,891 |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | 10,355 |
| Data Science | 7,716 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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