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2027 Best Behavioral Science Schools in the Southwest Region

15 Colleges in the United States
1,214 Behavioral Science Degrees Awarded
$46,030 Avg Early-Career Salary

Behavioral Science is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their behavioral science programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 15 schools to find the best for behavioral science students.

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Best Schools for Behavioral Science in the Southwest Region

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.

Top Schools in Behavioral Science

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Baylor University tops our 2027 ranking of the best behavioral science schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Waco. Baylor University graduates 80% of students within six years. About 48 behavioral science degrees were awarded at Baylor University in the most recent 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. See the full behavioral science program report for Baylor University

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The University Of Texas At Austin is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in behavioral science, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public institution. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates 89% of students within six years. The University Of Texas At Austin awarded about 144 behavioral science degrees in the most recent data year. Behavioral Science graduates of The University Of Texas At Austin earn a median of $57,819 early in their careers. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates carry a median of $21,275 in student loans. See the full behavioral science program report for The University Of Texas At Austin

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Students looking for a strong behavioral science program will find one at University Of Tulsa, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Tulsa, University Of Tulsa is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 72% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 39 behavioral science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Tulsa in the most recent data year. Students who receive their behavioral science degree from University Of Tulsa earn around $62,482 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,638. Get the full behavioral science details for University Of Tulsa

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San Jacinto Community College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best behavioral science schools. 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. Typical student debt for the program is $9,264. Get the full behavioral science details for San Jacinto Community College

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Students looking for a strong behavioral science program will find one at University Of Houston Clear Lake, which ranked #5. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Houston. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. There were roughly 41 behavioral science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Houston Clear Lake in the most recent data year. Behavioral Science graduates of University Of Houston Clear Lake earn a median of $32,986 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,224. Get the full behavioral science details for University Of Houston Clear Lake

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Northern Arizona University earned the #6 position for behavioral science this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Flagstaff. About 61% of students finish within six years. About 39 behavioral science degrees were awarded at Northern Arizona University in the most recent year. Behavioral Science graduates of Northern Arizona University earn a median of $47,056 early in their careers. Northern Arizona University graduates carry a median of $21,645 in student loans. See the full behavioral science program report for Northern Arizona University

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Glendale Community College Glendale Az placed #7 among the best behavioral science schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Glendale. About 81 behavioral science degrees were awarded at Glendale Community College Glendale Az in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, behavioral science degree recipients from Glendale Community College Glendale Az generally make around $51,483. Students borrow a median of $15,996 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in behavioral science from Glendale Community College Glendale Az

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Murray State College
Tishomingo, OK

Murray State College earned the #8 position for behavioral science this year. Located in the rural area of Tishomingo, Murray State College is a mid-sized public university. About 32 behavioral science degrees were awarded at Murray State College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, behavioral science degree recipients from Murray State College generally make around $43,916. Students borrow a median of $16,542 to complete this degree. Read more about the behavioral science program at Murray State College

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Ashford University
Chandler, AZ

Ashford University earned the #9 position for behavioral science this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Chandler. The six-year graduation rate is 10%. Ashford University awarded about 174 behavioral science degrees in the most recent data year. Behavioral Science graduates of Ashford University earn a median of $37,661 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $51,388 to complete this degree. Get the full behavioral science details for Ashford University

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University Of Phoenix Arizona ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best behavioral science schools. Set in the city of Phoenix, University Of Phoenix Arizona is a very large private for-profit institution. University Of Phoenix Arizona graduates 16% of students within six years. About 12 behavioral science degrees were awarded at University Of Phoenix Arizona in the most recent year. Graduates of the behavioral science program make about $33,982 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $38,643 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in behavioral science from University Of Phoenix Arizona

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Temple College
Temple, TX

Temple College placed #11 among the best behavioral science schools. Temple College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Temple. About 10 behavioral science degrees were awarded at Temple College in the most recent year. Students who receive their behavioral science degree from Temple College earn around $55,262 in the first couple years of their career. Temple College graduates carry a median of $16,617 in student loans. More information about a degree in behavioral science from Temple College

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South Mountain Community College came in at #12 for behavioral science this year. South Mountain Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Phoenix. About 172 behavioral science degrees were awarded at South Mountain Community College in the most recent year. Get the full behavioral science details for South Mountain Community College

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Hill College
Hillsboro, TX

Hill College landed the #13 spot for behavioral science this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Hillsboro. Hill College awarded about 24 behavioral science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their behavioral science degree from Hill College earn around $39,212 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $15,250 to complete this degree. See the full behavioral science program report for Hill College

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Clovis Community College came in at #14 for behavioral science this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Clovis. About 12 behavioral science degrees were awarded at Clovis Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, behavioral science degree recipients from Clovis Community College generally make around $44,390. Typical student debt for the program is $11,082. Get the full behavioral science details for Clovis Community College

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Mohave Community College ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best behavioral science schools. Set in the rural area of Kingman, Mohave Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Mohave Community College awarded about 18 behavioral science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, behavioral science degree recipients from Mohave Community College generally make around $54,785. Typical student debt for the program is $14,766. More information about a degree in behavioral science from Mohave Community College

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 15 schools evaluated.

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