by our College Data Analytics Team
[Behavioral Science](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/behavioral-science/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong behavioral science education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 17 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value behavioral science schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in behavioral science, balancing cost against outcomes.
Imperial Valley College tops our 2027 list of the best value behavioral science schools in the United States. Imperial Valley College is a large public school located in the rural area of Imperial. Students from in state pay about $1,126 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $8,830. Behavioral Science graduates carry a median of $6,176 in student loans. Early-career behavioral science graduates make about $42,617. That is a strong return on a $6,176 median debt.
Snow College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value behavioral science schools. Set in the town of Ephraim, Snow College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,338, with out-of-state students paying around $14,288. Typical student debt for behavioral science graduates is $10,440. Behavioral Science graduates of Snow College earn a median of $42,776 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $10,440 median debt.
Granite State College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value behavioral science schools. Set in the city of Manchester, Granite State College is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,724, compared with $9,284 for out-of-state students. Behavioral Science graduates carry a median of $26,770 in student loans. Behavioral Science graduates of Granite State College earn a median of $54,169 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
San Jacinto Community College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value behavioral science schools. Set in the city of Pasadena, San Jacinto Community College is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,490, with out-of-state students paying around $6,690. Behavioral Science graduates carry a median of $9,264 in student loans. Early-career behavioral science graduates make about $33,494. That is a strong return on a $9,264 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Clovis Community College earned it the #5 place for behavioral science. Set in the town of Clovis, Clovis Community College is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $1,592, while out-of-state students pay about $3,344. Students borrow a median of $11,082 to complete the behavioral science program here. Early-career behavioral science graduates make about $44,390. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Mohave Community College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value behavioral science schools. Located in the rural area of Kingman, Mohave Community College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,208, while out-of-state students pay about $7,968. Behavioral Science graduates carry a median of $14,766 in student loans. Soon after graduation, behavioral science degree recipients from Mohave Community College generally make around $54,785. That is a strong return on a $14,766 median debt.
American River College placed #7 among the best values for behavioral science. Located in the suburb of Sacramento, American River College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,288, with out-of-state students paying around $12,616. Typical student debt for behavioral science graduates is $14,105. Early-career behavioral science graduates make about $76,077. Set against $14,105 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Glendale Community College Glendale Az ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value behavioral science schools. Set in the suburb of Glendale, Glendale Community College Glendale Az is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,358, with out-of-state students paying around $8,959. Students borrow a median of $15,996 to complete the behavioral science program here. Early-career behavioral science graduates make about $51,483. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Hill College ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value behavioral science schools. 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. Behavioral Science graduates carry a median of $15,250 in student loans. Soon after graduation, behavioral science degree recipients from Hill College generally make around $39,212. That is a strong return on a $15,250 median debt.
Vincennes University placed #10 among the best values for behavioral science. Located in the town of Vincennes, Vincennes University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $7,126, while out-of-state students pay about $16,858. Typical student debt for behavioral science graduates is $11,371. Early-career behavioral science graduates make about $45,976. That is a strong return on a $11,371 median debt.
Temple College earned the #11 position for value in behavioral science this year. 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, compared with $7,524 for out-of-state students. Behavioral Science graduates carry a median of $16,617 in student loans. Soon after graduation, behavioral science degree recipients from Temple College generally make around $55,262. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Murray State College landed the #12 spot for behavioral science value this year. Set in the rural area of Tishomingo, Murray State College is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,230, compared with $11,430 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for behavioral science graduates is $16,542. Behavioral Science graduates of Murray State College earn a median of $43,916 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,542 median debt.
South Mountain Community College placed #13 among the best values for behavioral science. Located in the city of Phoenix, South Mountain Community College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,358, compared with $8,958 for out-of-state students. Median earnings reach $39,825 ten years out.
Richard Bland College Of The College Of William And Mary landed the #14 spot for behavioral science value this year. Located in the rural area of South Prince George, Richard Bland College Of The College Of William And Mary is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,090, compared with $14,970 for out-of-state students. Behavioral Science graduates carry a median of $12,294 in student loans. Behavioral Science graduates of Richard Bland College Of The College Of William And Mary earn a median of $20,219 early in their careers. Set against $12,294 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
Lewis Clark State College landed the #15 spot for behavioral science value this year. Set in the city of Lewiston, Lewis Clark State College is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,610, while out-of-state students pay about $22,028. Typical student debt for behavioral science graduates is $23,781. Early-career behavioral science graduates make about $44,496. Set against $23,781 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
Campbell University landed the #16 spot for behavioral science value this year. Located in the town of Buies Creek, Campbell University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $41,600. Students borrow a median of $23,641 to complete the behavioral science program here. Early-career behavioral science graduates make about $54,629. Set against $23,641 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Campbell University admits about 87% of applicants.
Loyola University Chicago ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best value behavioral science schools. Set in the city of Chicago, Loyola University Chicago is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $53,710. Students borrow a median of $5,701 to complete the behavioral science program here. Behavioral Science graduates of Loyola University Chicago earn a median of $58,568 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 82%.
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This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 17 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 17 ranked schools only.
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