by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 117 U.S. colleges awarded 3,450 degrees and certificates in Organizational Behavior Studies. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 54% of graduates. College Factual ranks 65 schools in its 2027 Best Organizational Behavior Studies Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $57,370 one year after completing, rising to $73,112 after four years.
A degree in Organizational Behavior Studies explores Organizational Behavior Studies. A Program That Focuses On The Scientific Study Of The Behavior And Motivations Of Individuals Functioning In Organized Groups, And Its Application To Business And Industrial Settings. Includes Instruction In Organization Theory, Industrial And Organizational Psychology, Social Psychology, Sociology Of Organizations, Reinforcement And Incentive Theory, Employee Relations Strategies, Organizational Power And Influence, Organization Stratification And Hierarchy, Leadership Styles, And Applications Of Operations Research And Other Methodologies To Organizational Analysis.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, organizational behavior studies draws strong interest, with 3,450 degrees awarded annually. 117 colleges award organizational behavior studies degrees, an average of 29 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 349.
By level, the 3,450 awards include 16 certificates, 101 associate degrees, 1,848 bachelor’s degrees, 1,250 master’s degrees and 225 doctorates.
Women earned 59% of organizational behavior studies degrees and certificates in the latest year (2,030 of 3,450). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (1,897) and Black or African American (459), and international students earned 163.
College Factual ranks 65 schools in its 2027 Best Organizational Behavior Studies Schools ranking, including 5 for associate degrees, 34 for bachelor’s degrees, 37 for master’s degrees and 6 for doctorates. It also ranks organizational behavior studies schools within 22 states. In all, 117 colleges offer organizational behavior studies programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Organizational Behavior Studies Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common organizational behavior studies credential is the bachelor’s degree: 1,848 of the 3,450 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to organizational behavior studies call most for Speaking, Active Listening and Reading Comprehension, and for knowledge of Personnel and Human Resources, English Language and Administration and Management, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Oral Comprehension.
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How long an organizational behavior studies degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 16 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 101 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 1,848 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 1,250 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 225 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to organizational behavior studies, at 62.4%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 62.4% |
| Master’s degree | 16.6% |
| Doctoral degree | 7.5% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 6.1% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 3.1% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 1.6% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 1.5% |
| Some college courses | 1.1% |
| First professional degree | 0.1% |
Source: O*NET Online.
5 occupations are related to Organizational Behavior Studies, with an average median salary of $102,842; the strongest outlook belongs to Human Resources Specialists, at 11.8% projected job growth. Typical job titles include HR Coordinator (Human Resources Coordinator), Personnel Manager, HR Director (Human Resources Director) and Talent Acquisition Director.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to organizational behavior studies, at 405,890.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Specialists | 405,890 | 11.8% |
| Human Resources Managers | 404,262 | -3.6% |
| Training and Development Managers | 394,938 | -0.4% |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | 255,286 | 6.5% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | 181,317 | 10.6% |
Organizational Behavior Studies graduates earn a median $57,370 one year after completing their program, $73,112 after four years and $68,120 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,370 |
| 4 years | $73,112 |
| 5 years | $68,120 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to organizational behavior studies is Training and Development Managers, with a median salary of $139,524.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Training and Development Managers | $139,524 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | $107,570 |
| Human Resources Managers | $95,702 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $90,840 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,576 |
Organizational Behavior Studies has 6 similar majors in the Business, Management & Marketing field, which together award 24,372 degrees a year; the largest are Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General (18,294), Human Resources Development (3,511) and Labor and Industrial Relations (1,407). Browse all Business, Management & Marketing majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | 18,294 |
| Human Resources Development | 3,511 |
| Labor and Industrial Relations | 1,407 |
| Human Resources Management and Services, Other | 920 |
| Labor Studies | 147 |
| Executive/Career Coaching | 93 |
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