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#1 #1 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Behavioral Sciences, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 15% Annual Degrees Awarded 413 SAT Score 1,350–1,520 Median Starting Salary $53,130
#2 #2 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S. University of Iowa Iowa City, IA Every year, the University of Iowa grants around 377 degrees to students studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Finance, General, Behavioral Sciences, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 289 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Median Starting Salary $57,213
#3 #3 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S. United States Air Force Academy USAF Academy, CO Every year, United States Air Force Academy awards around 138 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 14% Annual Degrees Awarded 54 SAT Score 1,240–1,450 Median Starting Salary $49,450
#4 #4 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S. Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown, PA At Elizabethtown College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Behavioral Sciences, Business Administration and Management, General, Engineering, and General. In fact, Elizabethtown College awards 58 degrees per year to Behavioral Sciences majors....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 58 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Median Starting Salary $58,797
#5 #5 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S. University of Tulsa Tulsa, OK At the University of Tulsa, the three most popular college majors students study are Behavioral Sciences, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, the University of Tulsa grants 49 degrees every year to Behavioral Sciences majors....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 49 SAT Score 1,220–1,510 Median Starting Salary $51,705
#6 #6 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S. The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Austin awards around 744 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 27% Annual Degrees Awarded 128 SAT Score 1,260–1,500 Median Starting Salary $51,652
#7 #7 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S. Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster, PA Annually, Franklin and Marshall College awards around 82 degrees to students studying Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 28% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,330–1,470 Median Starting Salary $60,288
#8 #8 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S. Brown University Providence, RI In 1969, Brown University removed general education requirements, allowing students to craft their own journey with the help of an advising network. Popular concentrations include Computer Science, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Applied Mathematics, General, International Relations and Affairs, Biology/Biological......view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 1,510–1,570 Median Starting Salary $54,701
#9 #9 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S. Life Pacific University San Dimas, CA At Life Pacific University, the most popular majors students pursue are Pastoral Studies/Counseling, Behavioral Sciences, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Life Pacific University awards 23 degrees annually to graduating Pastoral Studies/Counseling students....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 930–1,110 Median Starting Salary $56,067
#10 #10 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S. Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD Annually, Johns Hopkins University grants about 181 degrees to those majoring in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Neuroscience, Public Health, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,520–1,580 Median Starting Salary $53,550
#11 #11 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S. Duke University Durham, NC Two schools at Duke University are devoted to undergraduates: Trinity College of Arts and Sciences and Pratt School of Engineering. Combined they offer fifty majors, fifty-two minors, and the ability for students to design their own interdisciplinary majors....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Median Starting Salary $51,239
#12 #12 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S. Concordia University-Irvine Irvine, CA Every year, Concordia University-Irvine grants about 129 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,050–1,300 Median Starting Salary $55,716
#13 #13 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S. George Fox University Newberg, OR At George Fox University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,060–1,340 Median Starting Salary $56,795
#14 #14 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S. Saint Francis University Loretto, PA Each year, Saint Francis University grants around 41 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,060–1,240 Median Starting Salary $58,431
#15 #15 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S. University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX At the University of Houston-Clear Lake, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 46 SAT Score 980–1,160 Median Starting Salary $50,919
#16 #16 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S. University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Every year, the University of Kansas grants about 274 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Journalism, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score 1,050–1,310 Median Starting Salary $55,504
#17 #17 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S. East-West University Chicago, IL At East-West University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 850–1,010 Median Starting Salary $49,331
#18 #18 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S. San Jose State University San Jose, CA At San Jose State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $50,799
#19 #19 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S. New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ At New Jersey Institute of Technology, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Information Technology, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,220–1,470 Median Starting Salary $48,332
#20 #20 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S. University of Maine at Fort Kent Fort Kent, ME At the University of Maine at Fort Kent, the most popular majors students pursue are Nursing Science, Business Administration and Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 890–1,070 Median Starting Salary $54,361
#21 #21 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S. Rowan University Glassboro, NJ At Rowan University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Rowan University grants 533 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,120–1,320 Median Starting Salary $56,991
#22 #22 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S. Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI At Andrews University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Andrews University grants 29 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,020–1,270 Median Starting Salary $55,451
#23 #23 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S. Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Annually, Concordia University-Nebraska awards about 38 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Agriculture, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,020–1,240 Median Starting Salary $61,113
#24 #24 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S. New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY Every year, New York Institute of Technology awards about 100 degrees to those studying Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,190–1,430 Median Starting Salary $52,069
#25 #25 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S. Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, MO Annually, Missouri Baptist University grants around 41 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 710–970 Median Starting Salary $55,279
#26 #26 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S. The University of Montana-Western Dillon, MT At The University of Montana-Western, the three most popular college majors students study are Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, General, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 890–1,090 Median Starting Salary $57,090
#27 #27 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S. University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA Every year, the University of West Georgia awards about 172 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Criminology, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 950–1,130 Median Starting Salary $53,880
#28 #28 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S. Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN At Trevecca Nazarene University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Theology and Religious Vocations, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 980–1,190 Median Starting Salary $53,783
#29 #29 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S. The University of Tennessee Southern Pulaski, TN Every year, The University of Tennessee Southern grants around 32 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $53,094
#30 #30 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S. California Baptist University Riverside, CA Every year, California Baptist University grants about 188 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 970–1,170 Median Starting Salary $54,395
#31 #31 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S. University of Mount Saint Vincent Bronx, NY Each year, the University of Mount Saint Vincent grants about 432 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,020–1,180 Median Starting Salary $53,717
#32 #32 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S. Walsh University North Canton, OH At Walsh University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Walsh University awards 78 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $57,488
#33 #33 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S. Mount St. Joseph University Cincinnati, OH Every year, Mount St- Joseph University awards around 20 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,020–1,270 Median Starting Salary $56,077
#34 #34 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S. Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN At Purdue University Northwest, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 890–1,150 Median Starting Salary $55,507
#35 #35 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S. Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD At Dakota Wesleyan University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,200 Median Starting Salary $58,978
#36 #36 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S. Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI At Northern Michigan University, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 990–1,210 Median Starting Salary $56,687
#37 #37 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S. Columbia College Columbia, SC Each year, Columbia College grants about 27 degrees to those studying Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 830–1,070 Median Starting Salary $55,436
#38 #38 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S. Mercy University Dobbs Ferry, NY At Mercy University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Mercy University awards 332 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,040–1,230 Median Starting Salary $51,862
#39 #39 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S. Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA At Central Washington University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 930–1,160 Median Starting Salary $54,766
#40 #40 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S. East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX At East Texas Baptist University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 930–1,120 Median Starting Salary $56,841
#41 #41 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S. California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA At California State University-Dominguez Hills, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 780–960 Median Starting Salary $51,534
#42 #42 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S. Houston Christian University Houston, TX At Houston Christian University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Houston Christian University awards 63 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 990–1,190 Median Starting Salary $53,733
#43 #43 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S. Rochester Christian University Rochester Hills, MI Every year, Rochester Christian University awards about 38 degrees to those studying Early Childhood Education and Teaching, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 860–1,080 Median Starting Salary $54,934
#44 #44 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S. Sisseton Wahpeton College Sisseton, SD At Sisseton Wahpeton College, only two majors are offered: Business Administration and Management, General, and Behavioral Sciences....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,193
#45 #45 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S. Purdue University Global West Lafayette, IN At Purdue University Global, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Health and Wellness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 95 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,952
#46 #46 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S. University of Phoenix-Arizona Phoenix, AZ At the University of Phoenix-Arizona, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management, and Information Technology....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,193
#47 #47 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S. University of Phoenix-California Ontario, CA Each year, the University of Phoenix-California grants around 45 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,193
#48 #48 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S. Athens State University Athens, AL Every year, Athens State University grants around 113 degrees to students studying Elementary Education and Teaching, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,627
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About Behavioral Sciences

A program with a combined or undifferentiated focus on the social sciences, psychology, and biomedical sciences to study complex problems of human individual and social growth and behavior.

For all the 4,696 degrees granted in Behavioral Sciences per year, the majority of them are Bachelors degree. Out of the 1,565 students earning degrees at the Bachelors degree level across the US, 19% percent identify as men and 81% percent identify as women. While students at schools all over the country study Behavioral Sciences, North Carolina has the most graduates. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences is $35,800.

Popularity of Behavioral Sciences Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

For Behavioral Sciences majors, some of the most in demand jobs include Social and Community Service Managers, Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other and Social Science Research Assistants. Not only that, Behavioral Sciences graduates may land a top paying job, such as Psychologists, All Other or Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Behavioral Sciences majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Behavioral Sciences majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

1,565

Female Students

1,269 (81%)

Male Students

296 (18%)

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#1 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S.

15%

413

1,350–1,520

$53,130

#2 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S.

84%

289

1,100–1,320

$57,213

#3 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S.

14%

54

1,240–1,450

$49,450

#4 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S.

78%

58

1,110–1,320

$58,797

#5 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S.

62%

49

1,220–1,510

$51,705

#6 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S.

27%

128

1,260–1,500

$51,652

#7 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S.

28%

23

1,330–1,470

$60,288

#8 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S.

5%

30

1,510–1,570

$54,701

#9 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S.

96%

19

930–1,110

$56,067

#10 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S.

6%

15

1,520–1,580

$53,550

#11 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S.

6%

1

1,500–1,560

$51,239

#12 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S.

66%

19

1,050–1,300

$55,716

#13 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S.

94%

21

1,060–1,340

$56,795

#14 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S.

77%

14

1,060–1,240

$58,431

#15 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S.

91%

46

980–1,160

$50,919

#16 Best College for Behavioral Sciences in the U.S.

93%

38

1,050–1,310