2027 Best Behavioral Science Master’s Degree Schools
Behavioral Science degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their behavioral science programs.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 24 schools to find the best for behavioral science students.
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Best Schools for Behavioral Science in the United States
See the highest-ranked behavioral science schools offering a master’s degree below.
Top Schools in Behavioral Science
No school ranked higher than University Of California Berkeley this year for behavioral science. This very large public university is located in the city of Berkeley. Roughly 93% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 17 behavioral science students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Berkeley in the most recent data year. Graduates of the behavioral science program make about $70,847 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,238.
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Baylor University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in behavioral science, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. About 48 behavioral science degrees were awarded at Baylor University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, behavioral science degree recipients from Baylor University generally make around $49,888. Baylor University graduates carry a median of $23,928 in student loans.
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Yale University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in behavioral science, ranking #3. Yale University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Haven. Yale University graduates 96% of students within six years. About 58 behavioral science degrees were awarded at Yale University in the most recent year. Graduates of the behavioral science program make about $74,578 in their early career. Yale University graduates carry a median of $14,357 in student loans.
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A rank of #4 makes University Of Pennsylvania one of the top schools for behavioral science. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Philadelphia. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 76 behavioral science degrees in the most recent data year. Behavioral Science graduates of University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $82,577 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,155.
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Rutgers University New Brunswick is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in behavioral science, landing the #5 spot this year. Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public school located in the city of New Brunswick. Rutgers University New Brunswick graduates 84% of students within six years. About 43 behavioral science degrees were awarded at Rutgers University New Brunswick in the most recent year. Behavioral Science graduates of Rutgers University New Brunswick earn a median of $58,402 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,120.
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University Of Maryland Baltimore County placed #6 among the best behavioral science schools. Located in the suburb of Baltimore, University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. There were roughly 20 behavioral science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maryland Baltimore County in the most recent data year. Behavioral Science graduates of University Of Maryland Baltimore County earn a median of $49,179 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,331 to complete this degree.
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University Of Kansas placed #7 among the best behavioral science schools. University Of Kansas is a very large public school located in the city of Lawrence. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. About 38 behavioral science degrees were awarded at University Of Kansas in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, behavioral science degree recipients from University Of Kansas generally make around $36,206. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree.
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Washington University In St Louis came in at #8 for behavioral science this year. Located in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit university. About 94% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 52 behavioral science students who graduated with this degree at Washington University In St Louis in the most recent data year. Students who receive their behavioral science degree from Washington University In St Louis earn around $66,574 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,553 to complete this degree.
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Teachers College At Columbia University landed the #9 spot for behavioral science this year. Located in the city of New York, Teachers College At Columbia University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. There were roughly 346 behavioral science students who graduated with this degree at Teachers College At Columbia University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their behavioral science degree from Teachers College At Columbia University earn around $68,822 in the first couple years of their career.
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Endicott College ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best behavioral science schools. Endicott College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Beverly. Endicott College graduates 75% of students within six years. About 89 behavioral science degrees were awarded at Endicott College in the most recent year. Behavioral Science graduates of Endicott College earn a median of $55,361 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,973 to complete this degree.
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Brown University ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best behavioral science schools. Brown University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Providence. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 28 behavioral science degrees were awarded at Brown University in the most recent year. Graduates of the behavioral science program make about $62,820 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $13,025 to complete this degree.
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University Of Washington Seattle Campus placed #12 among the best behavioral science schools. Set in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. There were roughly 44 behavioral science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Washington Seattle Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their behavioral science degree from University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn around $68,047 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,481 to complete this degree.
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University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill landed the #13 spot for behavioral science this year. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill graduates 91% of students within six years. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill awarded about 22 behavioral science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the behavioral science program make about $61,361 in their early career. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill graduates carry a median of $15,117 in student loans.
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University Of Massachusetts Lowell came in at #14 for behavioral science this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Lowell. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. About 16 behavioral science degrees were awarded at University Of Massachusetts Lowell in the most recent year. Behavioral Science graduates of University Of Massachusetts Lowell earn a median of $66,985 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,574.
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Hofstra University placed #15 among the best behavioral science schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Hempstead. Hofstra University graduates 68% of students within six years. Hofstra University awarded about 28 behavioral science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, behavioral science degree recipients from Hofstra University generally make around $55,705. Hofstra University graduates carry a median of $24,848 in student loans.
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Carroll University earned the #16 position for behavioral science this year. Carroll University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waukesha. About 71% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 20 behavioral science students who graduated with this degree at Carroll University in the most recent data year. Behavioral Science graduates of Carroll University earn a median of $52,404 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,904 to complete this degree.
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Daemen College earned the #17 position for behavioral science this year. Set in the suburb of Amherst, Daemen College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 59%. There were roughly 28 behavioral science students who graduated with this degree at Daemen College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their behavioral science degree from Daemen College earn around $63,542 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $28,358 to complete this degree.
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Eastern Washington University landed the #18 spot for behavioral science this year. Located in the town of Cheney, Eastern Washington University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. There were roughly 11 behavioral science students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Washington University in the most recent data year. Behavioral Science graduates of Eastern Washington University earn a median of $47,144 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,754.
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Pittsburg State University landed the #19 spot for behavioral science this year. Pittsburg State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Pittsburg. Pittsburg State University graduates 51% of students within six years. Pittsburg State University awarded about 22 behavioral science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, behavioral science degree recipients from Pittsburg State University generally make around $50,003. Typical student debt for the program is $22,669.
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University Of Baltimore ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best behavioral science schools. Located in the city of Baltimore, University Of Baltimore is a mid-sized public university. About 38% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 15 behavioral science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Baltimore in the most recent data year. Graduates of the behavioral science program make about $56,837 in their early career. University Of Baltimore graduates carry a median of $29,681 in student loans.
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University Of Iowa landed the #21 spot for behavioral science this year. University Of Iowa is a very large public school located in the city of Iowa City. About 75% of students finish within six years. About 15 behavioral science degrees were awarded at University Of Iowa in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, behavioral science degree recipients from University Of Iowa generally make around $57,375. University Of Iowa graduates carry a median of $24,463 in student loans.
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Eastern Michigan University came in at #22 for behavioral science this year. Eastern Michigan University is a large public school located in the suburb of Ypsilanti. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. Eastern Michigan University awarded about 22 behavioral science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their behavioral science degree from Eastern Michigan University earn around $47,887 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $28,781 to complete this degree.
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Western Illinois University came in at #23 for behavioral science this year. Set in the town of Macomb, Western Illinois University is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 45% of students complete a degree within six years here. Western Illinois University awarded about 56 behavioral science degrees in the most recent data year. Behavioral Science graduates of Western Illinois University earn a median of $47,926 early in their careers. Western Illinois University graduates carry a median of $27,639 in student loans.
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Purdue University Global ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best behavioral science schools. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Global is a very large public university. About 33% of students finish within six years. About 1,197 behavioral science degrees were awarded at Purdue University Global in the most recent year. Graduates of the behavioral science program make about $47,857 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $36,778 to complete this degree.
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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 · 24 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.