Master’s Degrees in Behavioral Science
Education Levels of Behavioral Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,629 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 | 1,629 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 150 |
| Graduate Certificate | 111 |
Earnings of Behavioral Science Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in behavioral science is $68,425. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $66,574 to a high of $82,577.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for behavioral science students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in behavioral science. About 84.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 261 |
| Women | 1,368 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of behavioral science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 125 |
| Black or African American | 190 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 192 |
| White | 799 |
| International Students | 213 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 110 |
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 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in behavioral science at Teachers College at Columbia University make a median salary of 68,425.
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 $61,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their master's degree in behavioral science from WUSTL. About 83% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that WUSTL graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $68,425.
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 $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their master's degree in behavioral science from UPenn. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in behavioral science at University of Pennsylvania make a median salary of 68,425.
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 $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 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 87% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Washington - Seattle Campus behavioral science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $68,425.
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 $7,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,472 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in behavioral science from UB. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. University of Baltimore behavioral science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $68,425.
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 $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 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, 86% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Yale University behavioral science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $68,425.
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 $11,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in behavioral science from Rowan. Of these students, 80% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Rowan University behavioral science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $68,425.
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 $7,294 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in behavioral science from EWU. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in behavioral science at Eastern Washington University make a median salary of 68,425.
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. Of these students, 81% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill behavioral science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $68,425.
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 $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in behavioral science from KU. Of these students, 86% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Kansas behavioral science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $68,425.
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. Of these students, 86% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SFSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $68,425.
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 $7,021 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,721 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in behavioral science from CWU. Of these students, 73% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Central Washington University behavioral science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $68,425.
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 $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in behavioral science from Iowa. About 75% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Iowa behavioral science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $68,425.
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 $18,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,558 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in behavioral science from Mines. Of these students, 63% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Mines graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $68,425.
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 $65,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,656 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in behavioral science from Brown. Of these students, 73% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in behavioral science at Brown University make a median salary of 68,425.
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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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