### SUMMARY

 Majoring in Behavioral Sciences is not only a valuable choice, but usually a mandatory first step for students planning to pursue a career as a behavior technician, a behavioral interventionist, or a behavioral health specialist. Interestingly, nationally, behavioral sciences is a ​unique major coming in at the 130th most popular major. In the last year, there were 2,433 behavioral sciences diplomas received. In-state tuition for behavioral sciences at private schools is, on average, 3.7 times more costly than their public counterparts.

 With just 72 schools offering behavioral sciences you could have limited options as to the institutions that will have an option for you. If you're looking to surround yourself with other behavioral sciences undergraduates, look at institutions in Arizona which have more undergrads admitted to behavioral sciences than any other state. less precisely, the top region to pursue behavioral sciences is in the Southwest region with [University of Houston-Clear Lake](/colleges/university-of-houston-clear-lake), [University of Phoenix-Texas](/colleges/university-of-phoenix-texas), and [University of Phoenix-Arizona](/colleges/university-of-phoenix-arizona) best representing the region. Interestingly, our pick of the top conference to major in behavioral sciences is the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference with [Wilmington University](/colleges/wilmington-university) representing the conference. Based on our list of the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges), our choice for the best school for behavioral sciences is [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university).

 The 'best' school might not actually be the 'best' school for every student. There are a bunch of facets to weigh when choosing ​university. Features such as campus amenities, transportation services, and food might affect one's feelings of which school to attend. At authority.org, we've examined the pros and cons for you. If, as an example, you are intrigued by which behavioral sciences college is home to the best campus, the answer is [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university). If you are very interested in which school has the finest campus, we have a whole page [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through government databases, professor reviews, student reviews, and more to compare all U.S. majors in an unbiased and informative way. Here you can explore our well researched list for the colleges with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbspand, from that list, our selection of the college with the best student life for behavioral sciences is [Brown University](/colleges/brown-university). Curious why? Keep scrolling to find out more about Authority's top choices. Some of our picks will probably shock you.

 If price is a significant deciding factor in your choice of where you attend school, you might be cautious about [Franklin and Marshall College](/colleges/franklin-and-marshall-college). [Franklin and Marshall College](/colleges/franklin-and-marshall-college)&nbspis our most expensive college for behavioral sciences, at least regarding out of state students. That being said, we have a list of the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspschools that could put the cost at [Franklin and Marshall College](/colleges/franklin-and-marshall-college)&nbspinto perspective. You may also be interested to know that behavioral sciences is the 350th most expensive program in America, with an average cost of $19,500. On a broader scale, the most costly state for behavioral sciences nationally is Rhode Island with expenses at the main school, Brown University, of $57,112. To zoom out even further, the most costly region of the country for behavioral sciences is the New England region which is best demonstrated with [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university) with a cost of $47,730, and [Brown University](/colleges/brown-university) with a cost of $57,112.

 Our cheapest region for behavioral sciences is the Southwest region which is represented by [University of Houston-Clear Lake](/colleges/university-of-houston-clear-lake) with a cost of $19,176, [University of Phoenix-Texas](/colleges/university-of-phoenix-texas) with a cost of $9,552, and [University of Phoenix-Arizona](/colleges/university-of-phoenix-arizona) with a cost of $9,552. On the bright side, the most affordable school for behavioral sciences is [University of Phoenix-Arizona](/colleges/university-of-phoenix-arizona). Authority's full list of the most affordable schools can be explored [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state learners can anticipate paying around $9,100 for a degree in behavioral sciences. That price swells significantly to a median of $18,500 for the out-of-state public-school student. Our pick for the school representing the best value for behavioral sciences: [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university). On this page you will find our comprehensive list of the colleges we see as being the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspoverall. With that said, this list is based on out-of-state tuition costs. A discussion of value changes when in-state tuition costs are considered, but we do not know in which states any one student has residency.

 Earnings for behavioral sciences students vary a lot, but two years after leaving college students will typically make in the neighborhood of $39,200. There can be much variation in earnings; top earners can enjoy pay up to $62,200. Even right out of school, the minimum earning positions within the behavioral sciences field earn $24,900, which could be worse. The highest earning grads from behavioral sciences studied at [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university)&nbspand if you want to find the colleges with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), we have that too.

 The general diversity of behavioral sciences ranks solid, coming in the 68th percentile of all majors. The university with the highest composite diversity for behavioral sciences is [University of Phoenix-Arizona](/colleges/university-of-phoenix-arizona)&nbspand here you can find our general list for the colleges which have the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The overall financial diversity of Behavioral Sciences stands only in the 5th percentile of all majors. Racial diversity is actually greater, in the 79th percentile. White collegians make up the largest share at 50% of students studying behavioral sciences. Additionally, 83% of undergrads seeking a behavioral sciences major are women.

 The median rating of behavioral sciences' professors is 4 stars, which is exactly the average across every major; this is a fine. If you want the most popular behavioral sciences professor in the country, consider looking up Theresa Schrantz from [Tarrant County College District](/colleges/tarrant-county-college-district). This may be surprising, but the highest ranked instructors of behavioral sciences by student come from [California State University-Northridge](/colleges/california-state-university-northridge). As we including data beyond simply rankings it becomes clear that the school possessing comprehensively the best professors for behavioral sciences is [Johns Hopkins University](/colleges/johns-hopkins-university). You will find more detail on our ever evolving ranking methodology of the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), as well as some of the best examples of professors in the U.S.

 Finally, the hardest college to get into for behavioral sciences is [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university). While we are unsure why you would be interested, we do have a general list for the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). But, here at Authority we hope you believe that looking at college from context only formed from superlatives could cause issues. We hope you look at some of our other pages on individual universities and read a couple of our insightful background articles on beneficial things to look for as your school search continues.



 ### POPULARITY

 Behavioral sciences is the 130th most popular degree in America, with 2,433 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #131 [Rhetoric and Composition](/rankings/best-colleges-for-rhetoric-and-composition), and narrowly lost to #129 [Dental Hygiene](/rankings/best-colleges-for-dental-hygiene).

 The degree is offered at a total of 72 colleges across the nation, and is the 220th most widely offered degree. It is only offered at 5% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that 39% of colleges offering behavioral sciences are public making it a relatively inaccessible field.

 The southwest produces the most behavioral sciences graduates, largely led by [University of Houston-Clear Lake](/colleges/university-of-houston-clear-lake), while it’s the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, Arizona ranks highest, with particular help from [University of Phoenix-Arizona](/colleges/university-of-phoenix-arizona) and [Glendale Community College](/colleges/glendale-community-college), which graduated 988 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study behavioral sciences). More students studied behavioral sciences as a percentage of total students at [Life Pacific University](/colleges/life-pacific-university) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Behavioral sciences is the 350th most expensive degree in the nation, with a median cost of $19,533 amongst the top 50 programs (just ahead of #351, [Community Health Services](rankings/best-colleges-for-community-health-services), with a median cost of $19,478).

 New England has the most expensive colleges with first-class behavioral sciences programs led by [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university) with an annual cost of $47,730. The most expensive state for behavioral sciences is Rhode Island led by [Brown University](/colleges/brown-university).

 Public schools with good programs typically charge 73.21% less than private schools for in-state students. However, when looking at out-of-state tuition, the median top 50 Public school charges 45.34% less than your average private school. So, if you're looking into studying at a state school, make sure you're eligible for in-state tuition as soon as possible.

 The most expensive top 25 college for behavioral sciences is [Franklin and Marshall College](/colleges/franklin-and-marshall-college), which is the 4th most expensive college in the US. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [Glenville State College](/colleges/glenville-state-college). It costs just $7,020 per year and is ranked 28th for its behavioral sciences program. If you’re looking for the least expensive option in the top 25, [University of Phoenix-Arizona](/colleges/university-of-phoenix-arizona)  could be right for you, ranked #15 with an in-state cost of just $9,552. Another more affordable pick would be #16, [Wilmington University](/colleges/wilmington-university) in New Castle County, DE with a cost of $11,430 for in-state students and $11,430 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Begining college is a massive investment for most undergraduates. It's important to be sure you increase your future earning potential. We intend for the following job placement and earnings data to guide you in making an intelligent decision when selecting your focus.

 Just after school, Behavioral Sciences majors draw $31,376 a year on average (bottom 25%). Further into their professional lives, they can bring home as high as $62,239 per annum to as little as $24,943, but average roughly $39,194. Just so you know, that's 1% over the US' average.

 The most common work title for a Behavioral Sciences graduate is Customer Service Specialist, which typically make more or less $23,000; next are Analyst and Account Executive, which often earn near $54,000 and $36,000 respectively.

 The highest earning region for Behavioral Sciences graduates is The Great Lakes. IN has the best paid Behavioral Sciences alumni of any state. The best paid conference for Behavioral Sciences graduates is Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Behavioral Sciences: Median Professor Rating: 4 / 5, which is average.

 Professors constantly have a massive impact your college experience, regardless of your focus. A thought-provoking instructor could provide inspiration and even make a difficult subject seem easy. On the flip side, an ineffective professor can turn you off of a subject or even worse... flunk you!

 Behavioral Sciences professors have a median student rating of 4 / 5, which puts these professors in the top 47th percentile in the United States grounded in overall professor quality. Suprisingly, this major is exactly the median for professor rating, which, in our opinion, is remarkably average! Behavioral Sciences professors just surpassed those from ["Art History"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-art-history), whereas ["International Relations and Affairs"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-international-relations-and-affairs)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Behavioral Sciences.

 Now for some statistics about Behavioral Sciences professors. Colleges located in large citys tend to have the best Behavioral Sciences professors. The Independent Midwest Region has the highest rated Behavioral Sciences professors. The Southwest region has the highest rated Behavioral Sciences professors. Public colleges tend to have higher rated Behavioral Sciences professors than private schools. Finally, Nevada has the highest rated Behavioral Sciences professors in the US.

 Theresa Schrantz, instructor at [Tarrant County College District](/colleges/tarrant-county-college-district)&nbspin Fort Worth, TX is the most popular Behavioral Sciences professor in the United States. James Kiriazis, professor at [Youngstown State University](/colleges/youngstown-state-university)&nbspin Youngstown, OH is the highest rated Behavioral Sciences professor in America, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 Take a look at which schools have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College is an awfully meaningful adventure in one's life; it's a chance for personal progress and development. Scholars begin to ascertain who they want to be and forge the indispensable skills to become a prosperous member of society. But growth is more than what one learns in a classroom environment - the campus dialogue, the personal lesson received from an eccentric professor, the exposure to a different way of viewing the world. As such, finding a diverse college vastly enhances what you gain from your time spent in college.

 Behavioral Sciences is a more racially diverse subject than average\*. 50% of the US' Behavioral Sciences majors are white students, followed by black students (22%), latino students (19%), and students of other races\*\*(7%). The most racially diverse college\* in the top 100 is [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university) located in Cambridge, MA.

 Second, Behavioral Sciences very heavily skews female, more so a smidgeon greater than six out of seven subjects. 83% of students majoring in Behavioral Sciences identify as women. The most gender balanced school in the top 100 is [Brown University](/colleges/brown-university) in Providence, RI.

 Another substantial type of diversity is income diversity. Sadly, Behavioral Sciences is one of the US' least economically diverse subjects (Bottom 5%). 38% of its students come from homes taking in less than $30,000 a year, 15% are from households making between $30,000 and $48,000 a year, and 20% grew up in families that earn over $110,000 a year. [Northern Michigan University](/colleges/northern-michigan-university) is the most socioeconomically diverse school in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall MA is the most diverse state for Behavioral Sciences. The New England is the most diverse region, and the Ivy League is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 3%
* Black: 22%
* Latino: 19%
* White: 50%
* Other: 7%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 17%
* Female: 83%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 38%
* 30k - 48k: 15%
* 48k - 75k: 15%
* 75k - 110k: 12%
* Over 110k: 20%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 68%
* Out of State: 29%
* International: 3%


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