Behavioral Science Graduate Certificates
There are 117 colleges and universities across the nation that offer agraduate certificate in Behavioral Science. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and27% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 19.5% of Behavioral Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Behavioral Science Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 5,391 students earned theirBehavioral 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 | 194 |
Earnings of Behavioral Science Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate 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)
The data on debt ranges for Behavioral Science majors who have their graduate certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in Behavioral Science. About 80.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 22 |
| Women | 91 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Behavioral Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60 | 53.1% |
| Asian | 7 | 6.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 5.3% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 1.8% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 4.4% |
| Race Unknown | 11 | 9.7% |
| International Students | 22 | 19.5% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 19.5% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Behavioral Science Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 145 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Behavioral Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Behavioral Science students seeking a graduate certificate is Purdue University Global. This school awarded 1,179 graduate certificates 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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Behavioral Science. This school awarded 569 graduate certificates 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.
San Jacinto Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Behavioral Science. This school awarded 391 graduate certificates 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.
Teachers College at Columbia University is a popular choice for Behavioral Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 346 graduate certificates in Behavioral Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Behavioral Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Behavioral Science. This school awarded 318 graduate certificates 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.
Imperial Valley College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Behavioral Science. This school awarded 163 graduate certificates 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their graduate certificate 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 is a popular choice for Behavioral Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 138 graduate certificates 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.
Washington University in St Louis is a popular choice for Behavioral Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 114 graduate certificates in Behavioral Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Behavioral Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South Mountain Community College is a popular choice for Behavioral Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their graduate certificate in Behavioral Science from this school. 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their graduate certificate in Behavioral Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Behavioral Science. This school awarded 80 graduate certificates 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 Kansas is a popular choice for Behavioral Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their graduate certificate in Behavioral Science from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Behavioral Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Baylor University is a popular choice for Behavioral Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 76 graduate certificates 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their graduate certificate 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 Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Behavioral Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their graduate certificate in Behavioral Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Glendale Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Behavioral Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Behavioral Science. This school awarded 58 graduate certificates in Behavioral Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Behavioral Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
United States Air Force Academy comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Behavioral Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their graduate certificate in Behavioral Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Daemen University is a popular choice for Behavioral Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their graduate certificate in Behavioral Science from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Behavioral Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Behavioral Science Focus Areas
| 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 graduate certificates.
| 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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