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Behavioral Science in California

Behavioral Science Schools in California

Jobs for Behavioral Science Grads in California

In this state, there are 65,600 people employed in jobs related to a Behavioral Science degree, compared to 442,510 nationwide.

Behavioral Science Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Behavioral Science Jobs in California

A typical salary for a Behavioral Science grad in the state is $87,592, compared to a typical salary of $81,177 nationwide.

Behavioral Science Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 15 colleges in California that offer Behavioral Science degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 15 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $27,080 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,126 a year.

#2

Ashford University

San Diego

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,447 a year. 31% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $13,160 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $58,993 after earning their degree at this institution. About 80% of those who apply are admitted. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $56,258 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,288 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,973 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. 66% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $62,033 a year. About 60% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $31,623 a year. The school admits about 94% of applicants. 56% of full-time students return after their first year.

#8

Chabot College

Hayward

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,409 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,150 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,533 in their first year after graduation. About 74% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 74%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $63,275 after earning their degree at this institution. About 10% of those who apply are admitted. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

#11

MiraCosta College

Oceanside

The full-time student retention rate is 86%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,152 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,145 a year. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,298 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,696 a year.

#14

Shasta College

Redding

Graduates earn a median salary of $73,525 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,197 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $52,226 a year.

Behavioral Science Careers in CA

Some of the careers Behavioral Science majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Social and Community Service Managers 13% $156,089
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 13% $75,358
Clinical Neuropsychologists 9% $57,643
Neuropsychologists 7% $83,690
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other 6% $42,168
Social Science Research Assistants 5% $41,630
Transportation Planners 4% $50,855
Psychologists, All Other 4% $73,521
Life Scientists, All Other -2% $97,541
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary -3% $98,479

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Behavioral Science.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 30,141
Biological & Physical Science 28,033
Data Analytics 12,891
Interdisciplinary Studies 10,355
Data Science 7,716
International Studies 5,740
Nutrition Science 5,456
Sustainability Science 4,374

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