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 best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 15 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.
For return on investment in behavioral science, no school beat Clovis Community College this year. Set in the town of Clovis, Clovis Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,592, with out-of-state students paying around $3,344. Typical student debt for behavioral science graduates is $11,082. Early-career behavioral science graduates make about $44,390. That is a strong return on a $11,082 median debt.
Mohave Community College came in at #2 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. Students from in state pay about $2,208 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,968 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for behavioral science graduates is $14,766. Early-career behavioral science graduates make about $54,785. Set against $14,766 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Glendale Community College Glendale Az is a great value for students pursuing a degree in behavioral science, landing the #3 spot this year. Glendale Community College Glendale Az is a very large public school located in the suburb of Glendale. Students from in state pay about $2,358 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $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. That is a strong return on a $15,996 median debt.
Hill College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in behavioral science, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the town of Hillsboro, Hill College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,862 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for behavioral science graduates is $15,250. Behavioral Science graduates of Hill College earn a median of $39,212 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $15,250 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in behavioral science will find it at Temple College, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Temple, Temple College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $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. That is a strong return on a $16,617 median debt.
San Jacinto Community College ranked #6 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, while out-of-state students pay about $6,690. Students borrow a median of $9,264 to complete the behavioral science program here. Behavioral Science graduates of San Jacinto Community College earn a median of $33,494 early in their careers. Set against $9,264 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
South Mountain Community College placed #7 among the best values for behavioral science. South Mountain Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Phoenix. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,358, while out-of-state students pay about $8,958. Graduates go on to earn a median of $39,825 ten years after entry.
Murray State College earned the #8 position for value in behavioral science this year. Located in the rural area of Tishomingo, Murray State College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $7,230, with out-of-state students paying around $11,430. 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. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Northern Arizona University earned the #9 position for value in behavioral science this year. Located in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $12,619 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $20,044. Students borrow a median of $21,645 to complete the behavioral science program here. Early-career behavioral science graduates make about $47,056. Set against $21,645 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Northern Arizona University admits about 90% of applicants.
University Of Tulsa placed #10 among the best values for behavioral science. Located in the city of Tulsa, University Of Tulsa is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $49,546. Typical student debt for behavioral science graduates is $23,638. Early-career behavioral science graduates make about $62,482. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Tulsa admits about 62% of applicants.
University Of Phoenix Arizona earned the #11 position for value in behavioral science this year. University Of Phoenix Arizona is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,552. Behavioral Science graduates carry a median of $38,643 in student loans. Soon after graduation, behavioral science degree recipients from University Of Phoenix Arizona generally make around $33,982. Set against $38,643 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Houston Clear Lake earned the #12 position for value in behavioral science this year. Set in the city of Houston, University Of Houston Clear Lake is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,346 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $22,290. Typical student debt for behavioral science graduates is $27,224. Behavioral Science graduates of University Of Houston Clear Lake earn a median of $32,986 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 90%.
The University Of Texas At Austin landed the #13 spot for behavioral science value this year. Set in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,688, compared with $44,908 for out-of-state students. Behavioral Science graduates carry a median of $21,275 in student loans. Soon after graduation, behavioral science degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Austin generally make around $57,819. Set against $21,275 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 27%.
Ashford University ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best value behavioral science schools. Located in the city of Chandler, Ashford University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,960. Students borrow a median of $51,388 to complete the behavioral science program here. Early-career behavioral science graduates make about $37,661. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Baylor University placed #15 among the best values for behavioral science. Set in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $58,100. Typical student debt for behavioral science graduates is $23,928. Behavioral Science graduates of Baylor University earn a median of $49,888 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,928 median debt. Roughly 51% of applicants are accepted.
The ranking above is published 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 · 15 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 15 ranked schools only.
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