Behavioral Science Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Behavioral Science is offered at 117 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Behavioral Science. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about30% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 24.5% of Behavioral Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Behavioral Science Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 5,391 degrees were awarded toBehavioral 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 | 1,881 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,382 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 194 |
Earnings of Behavioral Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Behavioral Science. About 74.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 37 |
| Women | 106 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Behavioral Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65 | 45.5% |
| Asian | 11 | 7.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 | 11.2% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 5.6% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 2.8% |
| Race Unknown | 4 | 2.8% |
| International Students | 35 | 24.5% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 24.5% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Behavioral Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 145 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Behavioral Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Behavioral Science students seeking a doctor's degree is Purdue University Global. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,179 people received their doctor'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.
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 Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 569 people received their doctor'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.
San Jacinto Community College is a popular choice for Behavioral Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 391 doctor's degrees in Behavioral Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Behavioral Science. This school awarded 346 doctor's degrees in Behavioral Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Behavioral Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa is a popular choice for Behavioral Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 318 people received their doctor'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.
Imperial Valley College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Behavioral Science. This school awarded 163 doctor'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.
Ashford University is a popular choice for Behavioral Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their doctor'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.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Behavioral Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their doctor's degree in Behavioral Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Behavioral Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington University in St Louis is a popular choice for Behavioral Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their doctor'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 is a popular choice for Behavioral Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 88 doctor'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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 81 doctor's degrees in Behavioral Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Behavioral Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Behavioral Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their doctor's degree in Behavioral Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Behavioral Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kansas is a popular choice for Behavioral Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 80 doctor's degrees in Behavioral Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Behavioral Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Baylor University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Behavioral Science. This school awarded 76 doctor'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 Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Behavioral Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their doctor's degree in Behavioral Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 73 doctor's degrees in Behavioral Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Behavioral Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Glendale Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Behavioral Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their doctor'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.
Elizabethtown College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Behavioral Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their doctor's degree in Behavioral Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Behavioral Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
United States Air Force Academy is a popular choice for Behavioral Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 54 doctor'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.
Daemen University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Behavioral Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their doctor'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.
Behavioral Science Concentrations
| 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 doctor’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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