by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Behavioral Sciences. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Behavioral Science is a major offered under the multi / interdisciplinary studies program of study at University of Kansas. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in behavioral science, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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Each year, we produce a number of different types of college rankings to help students decide which school is the best fit for them. The bachelor's program at KU was ranked #13 on College Factual's Best Schools for behavioral science list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at KU paid an average of $899 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $336 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,092 | $26,960 |
| Fees | $1,074 | $1,074 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,212 | $1,212 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,900 | $9,900 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,198 | $3,198 |
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One factor in determining the overall cost in a degree is to consider how much in student loans you’ll have to take out. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at KU in Behavioral Science walked away with an average of $23,500 in student debt. That is 34% lower than the national average of $35,610.
behavioral science who receive their bachelor’s degree from KU make an average of $30,047 a year during the early days of their career. That is about the same as the national average of $29,740.
KU does not offer an online option for its behavioral science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the KU Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in behavioral science in 2019-2020, 91.7% of them were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 81.7%.
Around 20.8% of behavioral science bachelor’s degree recipients at KU in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 40%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 71 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 6 |
Behavioral Science students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Behavioral Sciences | 96 |
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| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Studies | 28 |
| Classical & Ancient Studies | 4 |
| Human Biology | 62 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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