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2027 Best Value Behavioral Sciences Schools in Texas

6 Colleges in the United States
$18,926 Avg Student Debt
$53,538 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Behavioral Sciences Badge [Behavioral Sciences](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/behavioral-science/behavioral-sciences/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong behavioral sciences education at a price that pays off.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for behavioral sciences students.

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2027 Best Value Behavioral Sciences Schools in Texas

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the behavioral sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Behavioral Sciences Schools

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San Jacinto Community College earned the #1 spot for value among behavioral sciences schools in Texas. San Jacinto Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Pasadena. Students from in state pay about $2,490 in tuition and fees, compared with $6,690 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,264 to complete the behavioral sciences program here. Behavioral Sciences graduates of San Jacinto Community College earn a median of $33,494 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Hill College
Hillsboro, TX

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Hill College earned it the #2 place for behavioral sciences. Set in the town of Hillsboro, Hill College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,862. Students borrow a median of $15,250 to complete the behavioral sciences program here. Behavioral Sciences graduates of Hill College earn a median of $39,212 early in their careers. Set against $15,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Temple College
Temple, TX

Students looking for strong value in behavioral sciences will find it at Temple College, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Temple, Temple College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,000, with out-of-state students paying around $7,524. Behavioral Sciences graduates carry a median of $16,617 in student loans. Early-career behavioral sciences graduates make about $55,262. Set against $16,617 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Houston Clear Lake earned it the #4 place for behavioral sciences. Set in the city of Houston, University Of Houston Clear Lake is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,346, while out-of-state students pay about $22,290. Typical student debt for behavioral sciences graduates is $27,224. Soon after graduation, behavioral sciences degree recipients from University Of Houston Clear Lake generally make around $32,986. That is a strong return on a $27,224 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.

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The University Of Texas At Austin came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value behavioral sciences schools. Located in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,688, compared with $44,908 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for behavioral sciences graduates is $21,275. Behavioral Sciences graduates of The University Of Texas At Austin earn a median of $57,819 early in their careers. Set against $21,275 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The University Of Texas At Austin admits about 27% of applicants.

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Baylor University placed #6 among the best values for behavioral sciences. Located in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $58,100 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $23,928 to complete the behavioral sciences program here. Soon after graduation, behavioral sciences degree recipients from Baylor University generally make around $49,888. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 51%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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