2026 Best Value Behavioral Science Master’s Degree Schools

#1

University Of Washington Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA

Leading the list is University Of Washington Seattle Campus, our #1 best-value Behavioral Science school in the United States. Based in Seattle, WA, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,973 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $43,209. Graduates carry a median of $16,481 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $78,466. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 39% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about University Of Washington Seattle Campus

#2

University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill earned it the #2 place in the United States. Located in Chapel Hill, NC, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,994, compared with $41,203 for out-of-state students. Typical Behavioral Science student debt is $15,117. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $72,200. Set against $15,117 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 15%. More on University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

#3

University Of Houston Clear Lake

Houston, TX

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Houston Clear Lake earned it the #3 place in the United States. Located in Houston, TX, University Of Houston Clear Lake is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,346, while out-of-state students pay about $22,290. University Of Houston Clear Lake Behavioral Science students take on a median of $27,224 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $59,004 ten years after entry. Set against $27,224 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 90% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on University Of Houston Clear Lake

#4

University Of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Pennsylvania earned it the #4 place in the United States. University Of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit school based in Philadelphia, PA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,686. Graduates carry a median of $16,155 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $111,371 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $16,155 median debt. University Of Pennsylvania has an acceptance rate of 5%. More on University Of Pennsylvania

#5

University Of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

University Of Kansas came in at #5 on this year's best-value Behavioral Science ranking in the United States. Set in Lawrence, KS, University Of Kansas is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,102, compared with $30,432 for out-of-state students. University Of Kansas Behavioral Science students take on a median of $25,000 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $61,945. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 94% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full University Of Kansas report

#6

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA

Carnegie Mellon University offered strong value this year, earning the #6 position. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Carnegie Mellon University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $65,636. The median Behavioral Science program debt is $23,529. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $114,862. Set against $23,529 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 12%. More on Carnegie Mellon University

#7

Yale University

New Haven, CT

Yale University offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. Located in New Haven, CT, Yale University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,250. Graduates carry a median of $14,357 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $100,533. That is a strong return on a $14,357 median debt. About 4% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Yale University profile

#8

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, WA

Eastern Washington University offered strong value this year, earning the #8 position. Set in Cheney, WA, Eastern Washington University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,586 in tuition and fees, compared with $26,583 for out-of-state students. Typical Behavioral Science student debt is $21,754. Median earnings reach $57,897 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $21,754 median debt. About 91% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Eastern Washington University

#9

University Of Baltimore

Baltimore, MD

University Of Baltimore came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. Located in Baltimore, MD, University Of Baltimore is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,992, while out-of-state students pay about $23,984. Students borrow a median of $29,681 to complete their Behavioral Science program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $61,335. Set against $29,681 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Baltimore admits about 79% of applicants. See the full University Of Baltimore profile

#10

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, CA

San Francisco State University landed the #10 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in San Francisco, CA. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,846, compared with $20,446 for out-of-state students. The median Behavioral Science program debt is $17,024. Graduates go on to earn a median of $68,077 ten years after entry. Set against $17,024 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 96%. See the full San Francisco State University profile

#11

University Of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

University Of Iowa landed the #11 spot for value in the United States this year. University Of Iowa is a public school based in Iowa City, IA. Students from in state pay about $11,283 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $33,371. University Of Iowa Behavioral Science students take on a median of $24,463 in debt. University Of Iowa alumni report median earnings of $64,762 a decade after entry. Set against $24,463 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 84% of those who apply are admitted. See the full University Of Iowa profile

#12

Washington University In St Louis

St. Louis, MO

Washington University In St Louis offered strong value this year, earning the #12 position. Set in St. Louis, MO, Washington University In St Louis is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,790. Washington University In St Louis Behavioral Science students take on a median of $17,553 in debt. Washington University In St Louis alumni report median earnings of $86,182 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $17,553 median debt. Washington University In St Louis admits about 12% of applicants. More on Washington University In St Louis

#13

Baylor University

Baylor University came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. See the full Baylor University profile

#14

Metropolitan State College Of Denver

Metropolitan State College Of Denver landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Metropolitan State College Of Denver

#15

Andrews University

Andrews University landed the #15 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Andrews University report

#16

California Baptist University

California Baptist University offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. More on California Baptist University

#17

College Of Southern Nevada

College Of Southern Nevada ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best-value Behavioral Science schools. Get the full College Of Southern Nevada report

#18

New Mexico Highlands University

New Mexico Highlands University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Behavioral Science schools. See the full New Mexico Highlands University profile

#19

New York Institute Of Technology

New York Institute Of Technology placed #19 among the best-value Behavioral Science schools in the United States. More on New York Institute Of Technology

#20

East West University

East West University placed #20 among the best-value Behavioral Science schools in the United States. See the full East West University profile

#21

University Of Chicago

University Of Chicago ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best-value Behavioral Science schools. Get the full University Of Chicago report

#22

University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Behavioral Science schools. Read more about University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

#23

Chaminade University Of Honolulu

Chaminade University Of Honolulu landed the #23 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Chaminade University Of Honolulu

#24

Moorpark College

Moorpark College landed the #24 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Moorpark College

#25

Purdue University Northwest

Purdue University Northwest came in at #25 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Purdue University Northwest report

#26

Chabot College

Chabot College placed #26 among the best-value Behavioral Science schools in the United States. Get the full Chabot College report

#27

Rochester College

Rochester College placed #27 among the best-value Behavioral Science schools in the United States. Get the full Rochester College report

#28

Saint Francis University

Saint Francis University ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best-value Behavioral Science schools. Read the full report on Saint Francis University

#29

St Louis College Of Pharmacy

St Louis College Of Pharmacy came in at #29 in this year's value ranking. Read more about St Louis College Of Pharmacy

#30

Saint Louis University Main Campus

Saint Louis University Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #30 position. See the full Saint Louis University Main Campus profile

#31

The University Of Texas Medical Branch

The University Of Texas Medical Branch came in at #31 in this year's value ranking. See the full The University Of Texas Medical Branch profile

#32

New Jersey Institute Of Technology

New Jersey Institute Of Technology ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best-value Behavioral Science schools. Read the full report on New Jersey Institute Of Technology

#33

Granite State College

Granite State College ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best-value Behavioral Science schools. Get the full Granite State College report

#34

Point Park University

Point Park University landed the #34 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Point Park University profile

#35

Sisseton Wahpeton College

Sisseton Wahpeton College offered strong value this year, earning the #35 position. More on Sisseton Wahpeton College

#36

Tabor College

Tabor College placed #36 among the best-value Behavioral Science schools in the United States. More on Tabor College

#37

Columbia University In The City Of New York

Columbia University In The City Of New York ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best-value Behavioral Science schools. Read more about Columbia University In The City Of New York

#38

Duke University

Duke University landed the #38 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Duke University

#39

Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best-value Behavioral Science schools. Get the full Johns Hopkins University report

#40

City College Of San Francisco

City College Of San Francisco ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best-value Behavioral Science schools. Get the full City College Of San Francisco report

#41

University Of Phoenix Arizona

University Of Phoenix Arizona came in at #41 in this year's value ranking. See the full University Of Phoenix Arizona profile

#42

Glendale Community College Glendale Az

Glendale Community College Glendale Az offered strong value this year, earning the #42 position. More on Glendale Community College Glendale Az

#43

Mount Aloysius College

Mount Aloysius College landed the #43 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Mount Aloysius College

#44

University Of Massachusetts Lowell

University Of Massachusetts Lowell landed the #44 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full University Of Massachusetts Lowell profile

#45

Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown College ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best-value Behavioral Science schools. Read more about Elizabethtown College

#46

University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh

University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh offered strong value this year, earning the #46 position. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh

#47

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College came in at #47 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

#48

Walsh University

Walsh University landed the #48 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Walsh University

#49

American River College

American River College ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best-value Behavioral Science schools. See the full American River College profile

#50

University Of Delaware

University Of Delaware offered strong value this year, earning the #50 position. See the full University Of Delaware profile