Doctor’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, 126 people earned their doctor's degree in behavioral sciences. This earns it the #124 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
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 Doctor’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 doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in behavioral sciences. About 84.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 19 |
| Women | 107 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of behavioral sciences doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 71 |
| International Students | 12 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 11 |
Most Popular Behavioral Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 20 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in behavioral sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Washington University in St Louis tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for behavioral sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 15,400 attend the school each year. 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, 36 people received their doctor's degree in behavioral sciences from WUSTL. About 95% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in behavioral sciences. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 19 people received their doctor's degree in behavioral sciences from UNC Chapel Hill. About 73% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Kansas comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in behavioral sciences. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. 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, 10 people received their doctor's degree in behavioral sciences from KU. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
Northwestern University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in behavioral sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,391 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,869 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in behavioral sciences from Northwestern. About 100% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for behavioral sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Iowa. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. 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, 9 people received their doctor's degree in behavioral sciences from Iowa. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
Teachers College at Columbia University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in behavioral sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in behavioral sciences from Teachers College.
The 4th most popular school in the country for behavioral sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,841 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,524 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in behavioral sciences from UTHealth. Of these students, 100% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Emory University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in behavioral sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in behavioral sciences from Emory. Of these students, 100% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in behavioral sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in behavioral sciences from Columbia.
The 10th most popular school in the country for behavioral sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Carnegie Mellon University. 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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in behavioral sciences from Carnegie Mellon. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for behavioral sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. 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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in behavioral sciences from UW Seattle. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for behavioral sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,722 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in behavioral sciences from CU Anschutz. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Cornell University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in behavioral sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,456 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in behavioral sciences from Cornell.
Harvard University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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, 2 people received their doctor's degree in behavioral sciences from Harvard.
The 18th most popular school in the country for behavioral sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Texas Medical Branch. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,494 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in behavioral sciences from UTMB Galveston. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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