Graduate Certificates in Behavioral Science
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Education Levels of Behavioral Science Majors
In 2020-2021, 72 earned their graduate certificate in behavioral science. This earns it the #136 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in behavioral science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,148 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 138 |
| Graduate Certificate | 72 |
Earnings of Behavioral Science Majors With Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for behavioral science majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for behavioral science majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in behavioral science. About 88.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 8 |
| Women | 64 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of behavioral science graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 45 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 11 |
Most Popular Behavioral Science Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 16 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in behavioral science. Learn more about the most popular 16 below:
The most popular school in the United States for behavioral science students seekinga graduate certificate is Harvard University. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 people received their graduate certificate in behavioral science from Harvard. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
Fitchburg State University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in behavioral science. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,420 per year. The behavioral science program at Fitchburg State University awarded 18 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in behavioral science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. The behavioral science program at University of Washington - Seattle Campus awarded 11 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for behavioral science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Kansas. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 graduate certificates were handed out to behavioral science majors at KU. About 88% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in behavioral science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their graduate certificate in behavioral science from Columbia.
The 6th most popular school in the country for behavioral science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Northwestern University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,067 per year. The behavioral science program at Northwestern University awarded 2 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas Tech University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in behavioral science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. The behavioral science program at Texas Tech University awarded 1 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.
Teachers College at Columbia University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in behavioral science. The behavioral science program at Teachers College at Columbia University awarded 1 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 7th most popular school in the country for behavioral science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Colorado School of Mines. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,154 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 graduate certificates were handed out to behavioral science majors at Mines.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to behavioral science that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 562 |
| Sustainability Science | 287 |
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| Gerontology | 235 |
| Museum Studies | 206 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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