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Behavioral Sciences in California

Behavioral Sciences Schools in California

471 Behavioral Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Behavioral Sciences is the 361st most popular major in the state out of a total 749 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Behavioral Sciences Majors in California

Behavioral Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 7

Gender Distribution

In California, a behavioral sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of behavioral sciences majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 13.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 47.8%
  • White: 27.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Behavioral Sciences Grads in California

21,930 people in the state and 154,030 in the nation are employed in jobs related to behavioral sciences.

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Wages for Behavioral Sciences Jobs in California

Behavioral Sciences grads earn an average of $78,970 in the state and $85,750 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in California that offer behavioral sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
27,349 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,912. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,530 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. The 0.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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Behavioral Sciences Careers in CA

Some of the careers behavioral sciences majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Community and Social Service Specialists 11% $45,960
Social Scientists 11% $77,750

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