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2027 Best Behavioral Science Associate’s Degree Schools

17 Colleges in the United States
1,021 Behavioral Science Degrees Awarded
$47,629 Avg Early-Career Salary

Behavioral Science is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 17 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for behavioral science students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Behavioral Science in the United States

These are the top schools for a associate’s degree in behavioral science, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Behavioral Science

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Loyola University Chicago is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in behavioral science. Located in the city of Chicago, Loyola University Chicago is a large private not-for-profit university. Loyola University Chicago graduates 75% of students within six years. There were roughly 49 behavioral science students who graduated with this degree at Loyola University Chicago in the most recent data year. Behavioral Science graduates of Loyola University Chicago earn a median of $58,568 early in their careers. Loyola University Chicago graduates carry a median of $5,701 in student loans. More information about a degree in behavioral science from Loyola University Chicago

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San Jacinto Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in behavioral science, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Pasadena, San Jacinto Community College is a very large public university. About 368 behavioral science degrees were awarded at San Jacinto Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, behavioral science degree recipients from San Jacinto Community College generally make around $33,494. Students borrow a median of $9,264 to complete this degree. Get the full behavioral science details for San Jacinto Community College

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Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC

A rank of #3 makes Campbell University one of the top schools for behavioral science. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Buies Creek. Campbell University graduates 60% of students within six years. There were roughly 22 behavioral science students who graduated with this degree at Campbell University in the most recent data year. Behavioral Science graduates of Campbell University earn a median of $54,629 early in their careers. Campbell University graduates carry a median of $23,641 in student loans. More information about a degree in behavioral science from Campbell University

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Granite State College
Manchester, NH

Students looking for a strong behavioral science program will find one at Granite State College, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Manchester, Granite State College is a mid-sized public institution. Roughly 23% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 13 behavioral science students who graduated with this degree at Granite State College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the behavioral science program make about $54,169 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,770 to complete this degree. Read more about the behavioral science program at Granite State College

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A rank of #5 makes Lewis Clark State College one of the top schools for behavioral science. Set in the city of Lewiston, Lewis Clark State College is a mid-sized public institution. About 32% of students finish within six years. Lewis Clark State College awarded about 14 behavioral science degrees in the most recent data year. Behavioral Science graduates of Lewis Clark State College earn a median of $44,496 early in their careers. Lewis Clark State College graduates carry a median of $23,781 in student loans. Read more about the behavioral science program at Lewis Clark State College

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Imperial Valley College landed the #6 spot for behavioral science this year. Imperial Valley College is a large public school located in the rural area of Imperial. Imperial Valley College awarded about 193 behavioral science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the behavioral science program make about $42,617 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $6,176. See the full behavioral science program report for Imperial Valley College

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Glendale Community College Glendale Az ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best behavioral science schools. Set in the suburb of Glendale, Glendale Community College Glendale Az is a very large public institution. About 19 behavioral science degrees were awarded at Glendale Community College Glendale Az in the most recent year. Graduates of the behavioral science program make about $51,483 in their early career. Glendale Community College Glendale Az graduates carry a median of $15,996 in student loans. Get the full behavioral science details for Glendale Community College Glendale Az

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Snow College
Ephraim, UT

Snow College came in at #8 for behavioral science this year. Located in the town of Ephraim, Snow College is a moderately-sized public university. About 110 behavioral science degrees were awarded at Snow College in the most recent year. Graduates of the behavioral science program make about $42,776 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $10,440 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in behavioral science from Snow College

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Murray State College
Tishomingo, OK

Murray State College placed #9 among the best behavioral science schools. Located in the rural area of Tishomingo, Murray State College is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 32 behavioral science students who graduated with this degree at Murray State College in the most recent data year. Behavioral Science graduates of Murray State College earn a median of $43,916 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,542 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in behavioral science from Murray State College

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American River College
Sacramento, CA

American River College earned the #10 position for behavioral science this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Sacramento. American River College awarded about 23 behavioral science degrees in the most recent data year. Behavioral Science graduates of American River College earn a median of $76,077 early in their careers. American River College graduates carry a median of $14,105 in student loans. Get the full behavioral science details for American River College

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Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN

Vincennes University ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best behavioral science schools. This very large public university is located in the town of Vincennes. About 3% of students finish within six years. Vincennes University awarded about 27 behavioral science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their behavioral science degree from Vincennes University earn around $45,976 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,371. More information about a degree in behavioral science from Vincennes University

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South Mountain Community College ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best behavioral science schools. South Mountain Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Phoenix. About 72 behavioral science degrees were awarded at South Mountain Community College in the most recent year. More information about a degree in behavioral science from South Mountain Community College

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Richard Bland College Of The College Of William And Mary earned the #13 position for behavioral science 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. There were roughly 15 behavioral science students who graduated with this degree at Richard Bland College Of The College Of William And Mary in the most recent data year. Students who receive their behavioral science degree from Richard Bland College Of The College Of William And Mary earn around $20,219 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $12,294 to complete this degree. See the full behavioral science program report for Richard Bland College Of The College Of William And Mary

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Temple College
Temple, TX

Temple College earned the #14 position for behavioral science this year. Set in the city of Temple, Temple College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 10 behavioral science students who graduated with this degree at Temple College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the behavioral science program make about $55,262 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $16,617 to complete this degree. Read more about the behavioral science program at Temple College

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Hill College
Hillsboro, TX

Hill College ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best behavioral science schools. Set in the town of Hillsboro, Hill College is a moderately-sized public institution. Hill College awarded about 24 behavioral science degrees in the most recent data year. Behavioral Science graduates of Hill College earn a median of $39,212 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,250 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in behavioral science from Hill College

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Clovis Community College landed the #16 spot for behavioral science this year. Set in the town of Clovis, Clovis Community College is a mid-sized public institution. About 12 behavioral science degrees were awarded at Clovis Community College in the most recent year. Behavioral Science graduates of Clovis Community College earn a median of $44,390 early in their careers. Clovis Community College graduates carry a median of $11,082 in student loans. More information about a degree in behavioral science from Clovis Community College

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Mohave Community College ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best behavioral science schools. Located in the rural area of Kingman, Mohave Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Mohave Community College awarded about 18 behavioral science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the behavioral science program make about $54,785 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $14,766 to complete this degree. Get the full behavioral science details for Mohave Community College

Other Behavioral Science Degree Levels

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 17 schools evaluated.

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