by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 55 U.S. colleges awarded 759 degrees and certificates in Behavioral Aspects of Health. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 48% of graduates. College Factual ranks 24 schools in its 2027 Best Behavioral Aspects of Health Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $51,160 one year after completing, rising to $70,680 after four years.
Studying Behavioral Aspects of Health covers Behavioral Aspects Of Health. A Program That Focuses On The Biological, Behavioral, And Socio-Cultural Determinants Of Health And Health Behavior, And The Interventions And Policies Aimed At Improving Community And Population Health. Includes Instruction In Behavioral Sciences, Public Health Practice And Policy, Human Services, And Research Methods. Examples: [Behavioral Health], [Biobehavioral Health], [Health And Social Behavior], [Health Behavior].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., behavioral aspects of health is a popular field of study, with 759 degrees awarded annually. 55 colleges award behavioral aspects of health degrees, an average of 14 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 126.
By level, the 759 awards include 11 certificates, 44 associate degrees, 363 bachelor’s degrees, 268 master’s degrees and 67 doctorates.
Women earned 81% of behavioral aspects of health degrees and certificates in the latest year (613 of 759). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (304) and Hispanic or Latino (129), and international students earned 24.
College Factual ranks 24 schools in its 2027 Best Behavioral Aspects of Health Schools ranking, including 2 for associate degrees, 15 for bachelor’s degrees, 8 for master’s degrees and 1 for doctorates. It also ranks behavioral aspects of health schools within 10 states. In all, 55 colleges offer behavioral aspects of health programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Behavioral Aspects of Health Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common behavioral aspects of health credential is the bachelor’s degree: 363 of the 759 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to behavioral aspects of health call most for Speaking, Reading Comprehension and Active Listening, and for knowledge of Education and Training, English Language and Medicine and Dentistry, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Oral Comprehension.
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How long a behavioral aspects of health degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 11 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 44 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 363 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 268 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 67 |
Master’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to behavioral aspects of health, at 29.4%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Master’s degree | 29.4% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 20.7% |
| Doctoral degree | 18.5% |
| Post-doctoral training | 14.1% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 13.3% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 2.1% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 1.5% |
| Some college courses | 0.4% |
Source: O*NET Online.
3 occupations are related to Behavioral Aspects of Health, with an average median salary of $67,430; the strongest outlook belongs to Community Health Workers, at 13.4% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Nutrition Educator, Clinical Instructor, Instructor and Obstetrics Teacher.
The occupation related to behavioral aspects of health with the most projected jobs is Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, at 1,335,407.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,335,407 | 10.7% |
| Community Health Workers | 300,538 | 13.4% |
| Health Education Specialists | 169,157 | 3.7% |
Behavioral Aspects of Health graduates earn a median $51,160 one year after completing their program, $70,680 after four years and $71,212 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $51,160 |
| 4 years | $70,680 |
| 5 years | $71,212 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to behavioral aspects of health is Health Education Specialists, with a median salary of $81,726.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
Behavioral Aspects of Health has 11 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 40,974 degrees a year; the largest are Public Health, General (24,834), Public Health Education and Promotion (3,767) and Community Health and Preventive Medicine (3,539). Browse all Health Professions majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health, General | 24,834 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 3,767 |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 3,539 |
| Public Health, Other | 2,750 |
| Health Services Administration | 2,283 |
| International Public Health/International Health | 1,529 |
| Environmental Health | 1,309 |
| Health/Medical Physics | 334 |
| Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene | 300 |
| Maternal and Child Health | 225 |
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