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2027 Best Behavioral Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

12 Colleges in the United States
733 Behavioral Sciences Degrees Awarded
$61,186 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 12 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best behavioral sciences schools.

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Best Schools for Behavioral Sciences in the Middle Atlantic Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the behavioral sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Behavioral Sciences

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Our analysis ranked Rutgers University New Brunswick the best school in the country for a degree in behavioral sciences. This very large public university is located in the city of New Brunswick. About 84% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 76 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. Typical student debt for the program is $25,120. More information about a degree in behavioral sciences from Rutgers University New Brunswick

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best behavioral sciences schools. University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. University Of Pennsylvania graduates 96% of students within six years. There were roughly 76 behavioral sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, behavioral sciences degree recipients from University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $82,577. Students borrow a median of $16,155 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in behavioral sciences from University Of Pennsylvania

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Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA

Elizabethtown College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in behavioral sciences, landing the #3 spot this year. Elizabethtown College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Elizabethtown. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. Elizabethtown College awarded about 54 behavioral sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Behavioral Sciences graduates of Elizabethtown College earn a median of $57,397 early in their careers. Elizabethtown College graduates carry a median of $26,599 in student loans. See the full behavioral sciences program report for Elizabethtown College

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A rank of #4 makes Franklin And Marshall College one of the top schools for behavioral sciences. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Lancaster. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Franklin And Marshall College awarded about 32 behavioral sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Behavioral Sciences graduates of Franklin And Marshall College earn a median of $38,391 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,000. See the full behavioral sciences program report for Franklin And Marshall College

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University Of Maryland Baltimore County came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best behavioral sciences schools. Set in the suburb of Baltimore, University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. About 26 behavioral sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland Baltimore County in the most recent 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. Get the full behavioral sciences details for University Of Maryland Baltimore County

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New Jersey Institute Of Technology placed #6 among the best behavioral sciences schools. This large public university is located in the city of Newark. Roughly 73% of students complete a degree within six years here. New Jersey Institute Of Technology awarded about 10 behavioral sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the behavioral sciences program make about $71,549 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,755. Get the full behavioral sciences details for New Jersey Institute Of Technology

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Teachers College At Columbia University came in at #7 for behavioral sciences this year. Located in the city of New York, Teachers College At Columbia University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Teachers College At Columbia University awarded about 354 behavioral sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Behavioral Sciences graduates of Teachers College At Columbia University earn a median of $68,822 early in their careers. Read more about the behavioral sciences program at Teachers College At Columbia University

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Johns Hopkins University came in at #8 for behavioral sciences this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Baltimore. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. About 12 behavioral sciences degrees were awarded at Johns Hopkins University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, behavioral sciences degree recipients from Johns Hopkins University generally make around $84,850. Typical student debt for the program is $12,375. More information about a degree in behavioral sciences from Johns Hopkins University

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Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Hofstra University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best behavioral sciences schools. Hofstra University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hempstead. About 68% of students finish within six years. Hofstra University awarded about 31 behavioral sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, behavioral sciences degree recipients from Hofstra University generally make around $55,705. Students borrow a median of $24,848 to complete this degree. See the full behavioral sciences program report for Hofstra University

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William Paterson University Of New Jersey came in at #10 for behavioral sciences this year. William Paterson University Of New Jersey is a large public school located in the suburb of Wayne. William Paterson University Of New Jersey graduates 44% of students within six years. William Paterson University Of New Jersey awarded about 19 behavioral sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Behavioral Sciences graduates of William Paterson University Of New Jersey earn a median of $46,981 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,644 to complete this degree. Read more about the behavioral sciences program at William Paterson University Of New Jersey

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Daemen College
Amherst, NY

Daemen College came in at #11 for behavioral sciences this year. Located in the suburb of Amherst, Daemen College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 59% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 28 behavioral sciences degrees were awarded at Daemen College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, behavioral sciences degree recipients from Daemen College generally make around $63,542. Students borrow a median of $28,358 to complete this degree. See the full behavioral sciences program report for Daemen College

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University Of Baltimore placed #12 among the best behavioral sciences schools. Located in the city of Baltimore, University Of Baltimore is a mid-sized public university. Roughly 38% of students complete a degree within six years here. 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. Read more about the behavioral sciences program at University Of Baltimore

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 12 schools evaluated.

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