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#1

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

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Annually, the University of Washington-Seattle Campus grants around 480 degrees to those studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Informatics, and Biochemistry....view more

Acceptance Rate

39%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,310–1,510

Median Starting Salary

$49,776

#2

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

Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY

Columbia University is separated into 20 different schools which include the College, global research outposts, Juilliard School, Barnard College, and more. Each new student will meet with an adviser to go over their plan and schedule for the upcoming year....view more

Acceptance Rate

4%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,510–1,590

Median Starting Salary

$45,533

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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 4,182 degrees granted in Behavioral Sciences per year, the majority of them are Bachelors degree. Out of the 15 students earning degrees at the Post masters certificate level across the US, 13% percent identify as men and 87% percent identify as women. While students at schools all over the country study Behavioral Sciences, Washington 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 Psychologists, All Other, Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary and Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other. 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
15
Female Students
13 (86%)
Male Students
2 (13%)

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