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2027 Best Behavioral Sciences Master’s Degree Schools

24 Colleges in the United States
2,311 Behavioral Sciences Degrees Awarded
$58,264 Avg Early-Career Salary

Behavioral Sciences programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 24 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best behavioral sciences schools.

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Best Schools for Behavioral Sciences in the United States

See the highest-ranked behavioral sciences schools offering a master’s degree below.

Top Schools in Behavioral Sciences

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University Of California Berkeley is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in behavioral sciences. Set in the city of Berkeley, University Of California Berkeley is a very large public institution. Roughly 93% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of California Berkeley awarded about 17 behavioral sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the behavioral sciences program make about $70,847 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,238. See the full behavioral sciences program report for University Of California Berkeley

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Baylor University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in behavioral sciences, ranking #2. Set in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Baylor University graduates 80% of students within six years. There were roughly 48 behavioral sciences students who graduated with this degree at Baylor University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, behavioral sciences degree recipients from Baylor University generally make around $49,888. Baylor University graduates carry a median of $23,928 in student loans. Get the full behavioral sciences details for Baylor University

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Yale University
New Haven, CT

Yale University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in behavioral sciences, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Yale University graduates 96% of students within six years. Yale University awarded about 58 behavioral sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their behavioral sciences degree from Yale University earn around $74,578 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $14,357 to complete this degree. Read more about the behavioral sciences program at Yale University

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in behavioral sciences, ranking #4. Located in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 76 behavioral sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their behavioral sciences degree from University Of Pennsylvania earn around $82,577 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Pennsylvania graduates carry a median of $16,155 in student loans. See the full behavioral sciences program report for University Of Pennsylvania

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Rutgers University New Brunswick is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in behavioral sciences, landing the #5 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of New Brunswick. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. There were roughly 43 behavioral sciences students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers University New Brunswick in the most recent data year. Graduates of the behavioral sciences program make about $58,402 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,120 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in behavioral sciences from Rutgers University New Brunswick

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University Of Maryland Baltimore County landed the #6 spot for behavioral sciences this year. University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a large public school located in the suburb of Baltimore. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Maryland Baltimore County awarded about 20 behavioral sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, behavioral sciences degree recipients from University Of Maryland Baltimore County generally make around $49,179. Students borrow a median of $21,331 to complete this degree. Read more about the behavioral sciences program at University Of Maryland Baltimore County

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University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

University Of Kansas landed the #7 spot for behavioral sciences this year. University Of Kansas is a very large public school located in the city of Lawrence. About 69% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 38 behavioral sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Kansas in the most recent data year. Students who receive their behavioral sciences degree from University Of Kansas earn around $36,206 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Kansas graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. See the full behavioral sciences program report for University Of Kansas

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Washington University In St Louis landed the #8 spot for behavioral sciences this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of St. Louis. About 94% of students finish within six years. About 52 behavioral sciences degrees were awarded at Washington University In St Louis in the most recent year. Behavioral Sciences graduates of Washington University In St Louis earn a median of $66,574 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $17,553 to complete this degree. See the full behavioral sciences program report for Washington University In St Louis

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Teachers College At Columbia University landed the #9 spot for behavioral sciences this year. Teachers College At Columbia University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. About 346 behavioral sciences degrees were awarded at Teachers College At Columbia University in the most recent year. Graduates of the behavioral sciences program make about $68,822 in their early career. Read more about the behavioral sciences program at Teachers College At Columbia University

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Endicott College
Beverly, MA

Endicott College came in at #10 for behavioral sciences this year. Endicott College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Beverly. Endicott College graduates 75% of students within six years. There were roughly 89 behavioral sciences students who graduated with this degree at Endicott College in the most recent data year. Behavioral Sciences graduates of Endicott College earn a median of $55,361 early in their careers. Endicott College graduates carry a median of $25,973 in student loans. More information about a degree in behavioral sciences from Endicott College

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Brown University
Providence, RI

Brown University ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best behavioral sciences schools. Brown University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Providence. About 96% of students finish within six years. About 28 behavioral sciences degrees were awarded at Brown University in the most recent year. Graduates of the behavioral sciences program make about $62,820 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,025. Get the full behavioral sciences details for Brown University

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University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #12 for behavioral sciences this year. Set in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public institution. About 85% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 44 behavioral sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Washington Seattle Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, behavioral sciences degree recipients from University Of Washington Seattle Campus generally make around $68,047. Students borrow a median of $16,481 to complete this degree. Read more about the behavioral sciences program at University Of Washington Seattle Campus

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University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill landed the #13 spot for behavioral sciences this year. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public university. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill graduates 91% of students within six years. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill awarded about 22 behavioral sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the behavioral sciences program make about $61,361 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,117 to complete this degree. Get the full behavioral sciences details for University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

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University Of Massachusetts Lowell came in at #14 for behavioral sciences this year. Located in the suburb of Lowell, University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a very large public university. University Of Massachusetts Lowell graduates 65% of students within six years. About 16 behavioral sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Massachusetts Lowell in the most recent year. Students who receive their behavioral sciences degree from University Of Massachusetts Lowell earn around $66,985 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,574. Get the full behavioral sciences details for University Of Massachusetts Lowell

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Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Hofstra University placed #15 among the best behavioral sciences schools. Located in the suburb of Hempstead, Hofstra University is a large private not-for-profit university. Hofstra University graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 28 behavioral sciences students who graduated with this degree at Hofstra University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the behavioral sciences program make about $55,705 in their early career. Hofstra University graduates carry a median of $24,848 in student loans. Read more about the behavioral sciences program at Hofstra University

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Carroll University
Waukesha, WI

Carroll University ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best behavioral sciences schools. Set in the city of Waukesha, Carroll University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 71% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 20 behavioral sciences students who graduated with this degree at Carroll University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, behavioral sciences degree recipients from Carroll University generally make around $52,404. Typical student debt for the program is $26,904. More information about a degree in behavioral sciences from Carroll University

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Daemen College
Amherst, NY

Daemen College landed the #17 spot for behavioral sciences this year. Daemen College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Amherst. About 59% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 28 behavioral sciences students who graduated with this degree at Daemen College in the most recent data year. Behavioral Sciences graduates of Daemen College earn a median of $63,542 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $28,358 to complete this degree. Get the full behavioral sciences details for Daemen College

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Eastern Washington University came in at #18 for behavioral sciences this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Cheney. Eastern Washington University graduates 44% of students within six years. About 11 behavioral sciences degrees were awarded at Eastern Washington University in the most recent year. Behavioral Sciences graduates of Eastern Washington University earn a median of $47,144 early in their careers. Eastern Washington University graduates carry a median of $21,754 in student loans. See the full behavioral sciences program report for Eastern Washington University

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Pittsburg State University placed #19 among the best behavioral sciences schools. Set in the town of Pittsburg, Pittsburg State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Pittsburg State University graduates 51% of students within six years. Pittsburg State University awarded about 22 behavioral sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, behavioral sciences degree recipients from Pittsburg State University generally make around $50,003. Pittsburg State University graduates carry a median of $22,669 in student loans. More information about a degree in behavioral sciences from Pittsburg State University

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University Of Baltimore earned the #20 position for behavioral sciences this year. University Of Baltimore is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Baltimore. The six-year graduation rate is 38%. About 15 behavioral sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Baltimore in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, behavioral sciences degree recipients from University Of Baltimore generally make around $56,837. Students borrow a median of $29,681 to complete this degree. See the full behavioral sciences program report for University Of Baltimore

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University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

University Of Iowa ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best behavioral sciences schools. Located in the city of Iowa City, University Of Iowa is a very large public university. University Of Iowa graduates 75% of students within six years. About 15 behavioral sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Iowa in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, behavioral sciences degree recipients from University Of Iowa generally make around $57,375. Typical student debt for the program is $24,463. Read more about the behavioral sciences program at University Of Iowa

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Eastern Michigan University ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best behavioral sciences schools. Located in the suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan University is a large public university. Eastern Michigan University graduates 46% of students within six years. There were roughly 22 behavioral sciences students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Michigan University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, behavioral sciences degree recipients from Eastern Michigan University generally make around $47,887. Eastern Michigan University graduates carry a median of $28,781 in student loans. More information about a degree in behavioral sciences from Eastern Michigan University

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Western Illinois University earned the #23 position for behavioral sciences this year. Located in the town of Macomb, Western Illinois University is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 45%. Western Illinois University awarded about 56 behavioral sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their behavioral sciences degree from Western Illinois University earn around $47,926 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,639. See the full behavioral sciences program report for Western Illinois University

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Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Global landed the #24 spot for behavioral sciences this year. Set in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Global is a very large public institution. About 33% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 1,197 behavioral sciences students who graduated with this degree at Purdue University Global in the most recent data year. Graduates of the behavioral sciences program make about $47,857 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $36,778. Read more about the behavioral sciences program at Purdue University Global

Other Behavioral Sciences Degree Levels

Explore the best behavioral sciences schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Behavioral Sciences
Associate's Degrees in Behavioral Sciences
Bachelor's Degrees in Behavioral Sciences

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 24 schools evaluated.

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