by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how WUSTL ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in behavioral science.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for behavioral science majors, WUSTL came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study.
In 2021, 67 students received their master’s degree in behavioral science from WUSTL. This makes it the #3 most popular school for behavioral science master’s degree candidates in the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the behavioral science majors at Washington University in St Louis.
The behavioral science program at WUSTL awarded 67 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 18% of these degrees went to men with the other 82% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WUSTL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a master's in behavioral science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Studies | 64 |
| Cognitive Science | 52 |
| Sustainability Science | 32 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 32 |
| Mathematics & Computer Science | 17 |
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