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Behavioral Science Schools in Massachusetts

48 Behavioral Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Behavioral Science major is the 130th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Behavioral Science Majors in Massachusetts

Behavioral Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 45
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 45
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Master’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a behavioral science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of behavioral science majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 60.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.4%
  • Other Races: 12.5%
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Jobs for Behavioral Science Grads in Massachusetts

2,750 people in the state and 154,030 in the nation are employed in jobs related to behavioral science.

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Wages for Behavioral Science Jobs in Massachusetts

Behavioral Science grads earn an average of $80,210 in the state and $85,750 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Massachusetts that offer behavioral science degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $13,872.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
6,728 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,587 after graduation. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate.

Behavioral Science Careers in MA

Some of the careers behavioral science majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Life Scientists 14% $110,210
Psychologists 11% $96,410
Community and Social Service Specialists 10% $43,140
Social Scientists 9% $80,030

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to behavioral science.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Nutrition Science 186
Sustainability Science 164
Museum Studies 110
Human Computer Interaction 95
Mathematics & Computer Science 94
International Studies 66
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 55
Systems Theory 53

View all majors related to Behavioral Science

View Nationwide Behavioral Science Report

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