Behavioral Science programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their behavioral science programs.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 65 schools to find the best for behavioral science students.
Where you study behavioral science matters for your future. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Behavioral Science rankings. For our Best Overall Behavioral Science School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
We offer several rankings, including this Best Behavioral Science Schools list, to help you decide. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
Best Schools for Behavioral Science in the United States
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 science degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Harvard University, our #1 school for behavioral science. Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. Harvard University graduates 98% of students within six years. There were roughly 94 behavioral science students who graduated with this degree at Harvard University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their behavioral science degree from Harvard University earn around $87,946 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,616.
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A rank of #2 makes University Of California Berkeley one of the top schools for behavioral science. University Of California Berkeley is a very large public school located in the city of Berkeley. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. About 17 behavioral science degrees were awarded at University Of California Berkeley in the most recent year. Students who receive their behavioral science degree from University Of California Berkeley earn around $70,847 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,238.
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San Jose State University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best behavioral science schools. This very large public university is located in the city of San Jose. San Jose State University graduates 69% of students within six years. There were roughly 47 behavioral science students who graduated with this degree at San Jose State University in the most recent data year.
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University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best behavioral science schools. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill. About 91% of students finish within six years. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill awarded about 445 behavioral science degrees in the most recent data year. Behavioral Science graduates of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill earn a median of $61,361 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,117.
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Baylor University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in behavioral science, landing the #5 spot this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Waco. About 80% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 48 behavioral science students who graduated with this degree at Baylor University in the most recent data year. Behavioral Science graduates of Baylor University earn a median of $49,888 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,928.
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Rutgers University New Brunswick ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best behavioral science schools. Set in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. Rutgers University New Brunswick awarded about 76 behavioral science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their behavioral science degree from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn around $58,402 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,120 to complete this degree.
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Yale University came in at #7 for behavioral science this year. Located in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a large private not-for-profit university. About 96% of students finish within six years. About 58 behavioral science degrees were awarded at Yale University in the most recent year. Behavioral Science graduates of Yale University earn a median of $74,578 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,357.
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University Of Pennsylvania earned the #8 position for behavioral science this year. University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. About 96% of students finish within six years. About 76 behavioral science degrees were awarded at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent year. Graduates of the behavioral science program make about $82,577 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,155.
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Elizabethtown College landed the #9 spot for behavioral science this year. Located in the suburb of Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. Elizabethtown College awarded about 54 behavioral science degrees in the most recent data year. Behavioral Science 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.
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Franklin And Marshall College ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best behavioral science schools. 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 science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, behavioral science degree recipients from Franklin And Marshall College generally make around $38,391. Students borrow a median of $19,000 to complete this degree.
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Loyola University Chicago ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best behavioral science schools. Set in the city of Chicago, Loyola University Chicago is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. Loyola University Chicago awarded about 49 behavioral science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their behavioral science degree from Loyola University Chicago earn around $58,568 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $5,701.
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The University Of Texas At Austin ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best behavioral science schools. The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public school located in the city of Austin. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 144 behavioral science degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, behavioral science degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Austin generally make around $57,819. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates carry a median of $21,275 in student loans.
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University Of Tulsa landed the #13 spot for behavioral science this year. Set in the city of Tulsa, University Of Tulsa is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. About 39 behavioral science degrees were awarded at University Of Tulsa in the most recent year. Graduates of the behavioral science program make about $62,482 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,638.
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University Of Maryland Baltimore County earned the #14 position for behavioral science this year. Set in the suburb of Baltimore, University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a large public institution. About 69% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 26 behavioral science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maryland Baltimore County in the most recent data year. Graduates of the behavioral science program make about $49,179 in their early career. University Of Maryland Baltimore County graduates carry a median of $21,331 in student loans.
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New Jersey Institute Of Technology landed the #15 spot for behavioral science this year. Located in the city of Newark, New Jersey Institute Of Technology is a large public university. About 73% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 behavioral science students who graduated with this degree at New Jersey Institute Of Technology in the most recent data year. Behavioral Science graduates of New Jersey Institute Of Technology earn a median of $71,549 early in their careers. New Jersey Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $24,755 in student loans.
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University Of Kansas ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best behavioral science schools. Set in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a very large public institution. University Of Kansas graduates 69% of students within six years. About 81 behavioral science degrees were awarded at University Of Kansas in the most recent year. Behavioral Science graduates of University Of Kansas earn a median of $36,206 early in their careers. University Of Kansas graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans.
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Teachers College At Columbia University came in at #17 for behavioral science this year. Set in the city of New York, Teachers College At Columbia University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. There were roughly 354 behavioral science students who graduated with this degree at Teachers College At Columbia University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, behavioral science degree recipients from Teachers College At Columbia University generally make around $68,822.
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Endicott College came in at #18 for behavioral science this year. Set in the suburb of Beverly, Endicott College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. There were roughly 89 behavioral science students who graduated with this degree at Endicott College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, behavioral science degree recipients from Endicott College generally make around $55,361. Endicott College graduates carry a median of $25,973 in student loans.
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Johns Hopkins University ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best behavioral science schools. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Johns Hopkins University graduates 94% of students within six years. About 12 behavioral science degrees were awarded at Johns Hopkins University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, behavioral science degree recipients from Johns Hopkins University generally make around $84,850. Typical student debt for the program is $12,375.
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University Of California Santa Cruz landed the #20 spot for behavioral science this year. University Of California Santa Cruz is a very large public school located in the city of Santa Cruz. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 464 behavioral science degrees were awarded at University Of California Santa Cruz in the most recent year. Students who receive their behavioral science degree from University Of California Santa Cruz earn around $28,709 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,500 to complete this degree.
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University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #21 for behavioral science this year. Located in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. University Of Washington Seattle Campus awarded about 68 behavioral science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the behavioral science program make about $68,047 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,481.
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Washington University In St Louis placed #22 among the best behavioral science schools. Located in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit university. Washington University In St Louis graduates 94% of students within six years. Washington University In St Louis awarded about 106 behavioral science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their behavioral science degree from Washington University In St Louis earn around $67,122 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,553.
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Brown University placed #23 among the best behavioral science schools. Brown University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Providence. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. Brown University awarded about 59 behavioral science degrees in the most recent data year. Behavioral Science graduates of Brown University earn a median of $62,820 early in their careers. Brown University graduates carry a median of $13,025 in student loans.
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Concordia University Irvine came in at #24 for behavioral science this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Irvine. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. Concordia University Irvine awarded about 13 behavioral science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the behavioral science program make about $31,899 in their early career. Concordia University Irvine graduates carry a median of $24,583 in student loans.
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University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh landed the #25 spot for behavioral science this year. This large public university is located in the city of Oshkosh. About 54% of students finish within six years. About 31 behavioral science degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh in the most recent year. Students who receive their behavioral science degree from University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn around $50,590 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,619 to complete this degree.
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Rest of the Top 50 Behavioral Science Schools
Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong behavioral science education:
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 65 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
