by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how KU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in behavioral science.
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The bachelor's program at KU was ranked #9 on College Factual's Best Schools for behavioral science list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 80 bachelor's degrees in behavioral science. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 96 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 15 students received their master’s degree in behavioral science from KU. This makes it the #11 most popular school for behavioral science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in behavioral science in 2021, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of behavioral science students who receive their bachelor's degree at KU is $29,023. This is less than $32,579, which is the national median of all behavioral science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at KU, behavioral science students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all behavioral science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $46,585.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the behavioral science program at KU is $499 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the behavioral science majors at University of Kansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 80 behavioral science majors earned their bachelor's degree from KU. Of these graduates, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at KU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in behavioral science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Of the 15 students who earned a master's degree in Behavioral Science from KU in 2020-2021, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a master's in behavioral science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Biology | 73 |
| International Studies | 54 |
| Nutrition Science | 23 |
| Museum Studies | 8 |
| Classical & Ancient Studies | 6 |
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