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Behavioral Science Schools in New York

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

A Behavioral Science major is the 79th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Behavioral Science Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 252
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.7%
  • Black or African American: 8.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.9%
  • White: 41.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 21.7%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Behavioral Science Grads in New York

18,570 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 New York

A typical salary for a behavioral science grad in the state is $77,970, compared to a typical salary of $85,750 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in New York that offer behavioral science degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

262 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,547 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
23,620 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 93%.

Behavioral Science Careers in NY

Some of the careers behavioral science majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Psychologists 18% $103,630
Community and Social Service Specialists 14% $51,840
Social Scientists 3% $82,460

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Nutrition Science 262
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 237
Sustainability Science 236
Systems Theory 180
Biological & Physical Science 116
Museum Studies 106
Computational Science 88
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View Nationwide Behavioral Science Report

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