Master’s Degrees in Behavioral Science
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Education Levels of Behavioral Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,268 people earned their master's degree in behavioral science. This earns it the #106 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree 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 | 1,268 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 126 |
| Graduate Certificate | 108 |
Earnings of Behavioral Science Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in behavioral science is $49,018. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $47,090 and the high is $52,390.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in behavioral science is $62,500. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $86,022 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $47,692.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in behavioral science. About 84.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 201 |
| Women | 1,067 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of behavioral science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 98 |
| Black or African American | 151 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 132 |
| White | 689 |
| International Students | 120 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 78 |
Most Popular Behavioral Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 28 colleges that offer a master’s degree in behavioral science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Teachers College at Columbia University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in behavioral science. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 252 people received their master's degree in behavioral science from Teachers College. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
Washington University in St Louis is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in behavioral science. Each year, around 15,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,420 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their master's degree in behavioral science from WUSTL. Of these students, 88% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in behavioral science. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,838 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their master's degree in behavioral science from UPenn. Of these students, 59% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in behavioral science. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,189 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,004 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree in behavioral science from UW Seattle. About 79% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Baltimore is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in behavioral science. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,296 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,382 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in behavioral science from UB. Of these students, 77% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Yale University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in behavioral science. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in behavioral science from Yale. Of these students, 87% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for behavioral science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rowan University. Each year, around 19,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,715 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,695 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in behavioral science from Rowan. About 90% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Eastern Washington University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in behavioral science. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in behavioral science from EWU. About 93% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in behavioral science. Roughly 30,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in behavioral science from UNC Chapel Hill. About 88% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for behavioral science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Kansas. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in behavioral science from KU. About 79% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for behavioral science majors who are seeking their master's degree is San Francisco State University. Roughly 27,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in behavioral science from SFSU. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Central Washington University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in behavioral science. Each year, around 11,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,401 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in behavioral science from CWU.
University of Iowa is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in behavioral science. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,711 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,875 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in behavioral science from Iowa.
The 16th most popular school in the country for behavioral science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Colorado School of Mines. Roughly 6,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,676 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in behavioral science from Mines. About 62% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Brown University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in behavioral science. Roughly 9,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,680 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in behavioral science from Brown. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
Harvard University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in behavioral science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,456 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in behavioral science from Harvard.
Carnegie Mellon University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in behavioral science. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,864 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,629 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in behavioral science from Carnegie Mellon. About 40% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 1,268 |
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to behavioral science that offer master’s degrees.
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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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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