Compare 15 Behavioral Sciences. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $44,713. Top programs: $58,883+.
The highest-earning Behavioral Sciences program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $19K earnings gap across 15 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Concordia University-Irvine's Behavioral Sciences program leads with graduates earning $49,240, well above the $37,213 average across all programs. George Fox University follows at $47,713, while University of Kansas rounds out the top three at $42,992—proving strong outcomes aren't limited to elite institutions.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Concordia University-Irvine graduates borrow $24,247 and face a 12.5% payment burden, landing in the 'Manageable' category. When parent loans are included, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay leads with a 27.4% family burden, showing the best choice depends on who's paying.
Highest program earnings: $49,240
Strong outcomes ($47,713) with 96% acceptance
12.5% payment burden | Manageable
27.4% family burden | High burden
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of KansasPublic | $58,883 | 58 | $21,000 | Excellent | $32,347 | Challenging |
| #2 | George Fox UniversityPrivate | $56,440 | 33 | $24,250 | Good | $33,547 | High |
| #3 | $51,151 | 46 | $17,831 | Good | $14,731 | Manageable | |
| #4 | $48,922 | 23 | $26,063 | Manageable | $31,387 | High | |
| #5 | $48,215 | 22 | $25,750 | Manageable | $18,850 | High | |
| #6 | Life Pacific UniversityPrivate | $47,612 | 32 | $22,395 | Manageable | $17,305 | Challenging |
| #7 | Saint Francis UniversityPrivate | $47,316 | 16 | $27,000 | Manageable | $38,844 | High |
| #8 | $46,125 | 20 | $18,500 | Good | $13,480 | Challenging | |
| #9 | Concordia University-IrvinePrivate | $46,098 | 18 | $24,247 | Manageable | $26,000 | High |
| #10 | Missouri Baptist UniversityPrivate | $44,069 | 17 | $22,500 | Manageable | $17,265 | High |
| #11 | $38,391 | 41 | $19,000 | Manageable | $51,114 | High | |
| #12 | $37,956 | 8 | $21,229 | Challenging | $14,984 | High | |
| #13 | Rowan UniversityPublic | $35,817 | 11 | $20,500 | Challenging | $27,445 | High |
| #14 | East-West UniversityPrivate | $32,925 | 8 | $26,986 | High | $11,146 | High |
| #15 | Johns Hopkins UniversityPrivate | $30,771 | 19 | $10,250 | Manageable | $29,048 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
