Master’s Degrees in Behavioral Sciences
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Education Levels of Behavioral Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,268 people earned their master's degree in behavioral sciences. This makes it the 133rd most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in behavioral sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,268 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 126 |
| Graduate Certificate | 108 |
Earnings of Behavioral Sciences Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for behavioral sciences majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in behavioral sciences. About 84.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 201 |
| Women | 1,067 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of behavioral sciences master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 98 |
| Black or African American | 151 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 132 |
| White | 689 |
| International Students | 120 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 78 |
Most Popular Behavioral Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 28 colleges that offer a master’s degree in behavioral sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Teachers College at Columbia University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in behavioral sciences. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 252 people received their master's degree in behavioral sciences from Teachers College. Of these students, 90% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Washington University in St Louis is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in behavioral sciences. Each year, around 15,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,420 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their master's degree in behavioral sciences from WUSTL. About 88% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in behavioral sciences. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,838 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their master's degree in behavioral sciences from UPenn. About 59% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in behavioral sciences. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,189 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,004 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree in behavioral sciences from UW Seattle. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for behavioral sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Baltimore. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,296 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,382 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in behavioral sciences from UB. About 77% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Yale University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in behavioral sciences. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in behavioral sciences from Yale. About 87% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Rowan University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in behavioral sciences. Each year, around 19,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,715 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,695 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in behavioral sciences from Rowan. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
Eastern Washington University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in behavioral sciences. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in behavioral sciences from EWU. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in behavioral sciences. Roughly 30,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in behavioral sciences from UNC Chapel Hill. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
University of Kansas is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in behavioral sciences. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,989 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in behavioral sciences from KU. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
San Francisco State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in behavioral sciences. Roughly 27,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in behavioral sciences from SFSU. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for behavioral sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Central Washington University. Each year, around 11,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,401 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in behavioral sciences from CWU.
The 14th most popular school in the country for behavioral sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Iowa. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,711 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,875 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in behavioral sciences from Iowa.
Colorado School of Mines comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in behavioral sciences. Roughly 6,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,676 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in behavioral sciences from Mines. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
Brown University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in behavioral sciences. Roughly 9,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,680 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in behavioral sciences from Brown. Of these students, 82% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Harvard University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in behavioral sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,456 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in behavioral sciences from Harvard.
Carnegie Mellon University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in behavioral sciences. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,864 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,629 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in behavioral sciences from Carnegie Mellon. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
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