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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 481 degrees to those studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Biochemistry....view more Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,230–1,460 Est. Net Price * $11,023 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 1 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Est. Net Price * $20,869 Median Starting Salary $45,533
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary	Save
University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA Annually, the University of Washington-Seattle Campus grants around 481...view more	100	43%	16	1,230 - 1,460	$11,023	$49,776
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...view more	55	4%	1	1,500 - 1,560	$20,869	$45,533

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 3,905 degrees granted in Behavioral Sciences per year, the majority of them are Masters degree. Out of the 17 students earning degrees at the Post masters certificate level across the US, 12% percent identify as men and 88% 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.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Behavioral Sciences degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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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 and Community Service Managers. 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.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Psychologists, All Other Neuropsychologists Clinical Neuropsychologists	$117,750	2,043	29,501	30,968	5%
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other Transportation Planners	$95,890	471	5,730	5,840	2%
Life Scientists, All Other	$86,950	240	4,320	4,512	4%
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,140	2,029	24,024	25,299	5%
Social and Community Service Managers	$77,030	864	9,633	10,508	9%

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Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students

Female Students

15 (88%)

Male Students

2 (11%)

White (9, 53%)

Asian (3, 18%)

Black or African American (2, 12%)

Hispanic or Latino (1, 6%)

U.S. Nonresident (1, 6%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (1, 6%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

Two or more races (0, <1%)

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

University of Washington-Seattle CampusSeattle, WA

43%

16

1,230–1,460

$11,023

$49,776

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

Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York, NY

4%

1

1,500–1,560

$20,869

$45,533

About Behavioral Sciences

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Top Paying Careers

Most In-Demand Careers

Student Demographics

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New York, NY