Behavioral Sciences
What graduates really earn, where the degree pays off most, and whether the numbers add up for you.
Earnings Range (4 Years After Graduation)
Best Schools for Behavioral Sciences by Earnings
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Kansas KS · Public | $58,883 |
| 2 | Northern Michigan University MI · Public | $57,325 |
| 3 | George Fox University OR · Private | $56,440 |
| 4 | University of California-Santa Cruz CA · Public | $54,606 |
| 5 | University of Houston-Clear Lake TX · Public | $51,151 |
| 6 | York College of Pennsylvania PA · Private | $50,634 |
| 7 | Wilmington University DE · Private | $50,081 |
| 8 | California Baptist University CA · Private | $48,922 |
| 9 | University of Phoenix-Arizona AZ · Private | $48,657 |
| 10 | Concordia University-Nebraska NE · Private | $48,215 |
| 11 | Life Pacific University CA · Private | $47,612 |
| 12 | Saint Francis University PA · Private | $47,316 |
| 13 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay WI · Public | $46,125 |
| 14 | Concordia University-Irvine CA · Private | $46,098 |
| 15 | Ashford University CA · Private | $45,157 |
| 16 | Mid-America Christian University OK · Private | $44,719 |
| 17 | Missouri Baptist University MO · Private | $44,069 |
| 18 | Columbia College SC · Private | $39,738 |
| 19 | Purdue University Northwest IN · Public | $37,956 |
| 20 | Rowan University NJ · Public | $35,817 |
Is Behavioral Sciences Worth It?
Proceed With a Plan
Be honest with yourself about the money on Behavioral Sciences. At an average $37,733 four years out, the payback can be long, especially at a pricey school. That doesn't make the field a mistake - it means the cost side has to be managed tightly, so lean toward low debt.
This is a more specialized field, offered at 22 schools in our data. Fewer options means less room to optimize on cost, so weigh each aid offer closely.
The top earner here is Northern Michigan University, where graduates pull $57,325 four years out. But an average hides a wide spread - where you go, and what you do with the degree, matter as much as the major itself.
Earnings data represents median earnings 4 years after graduation for graduates of bachelor's programs, as reported by the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Individual outcomes vary significantly based on career path, location, and other factors.