Most Popular Colleges for Behavioral Science Master’s Degree Programs
In 2017-2018, 327 students received their master’s degree in behavioral science from an American university. These schools have the largest programs in the field.
Kaplan University - Davenport Campus claimed the #1 spot on our list by awarding 200 master's degrees in behavioral science in 2017-2018.
The following table gives an overview of the average costs for graduate students attending Kaplan University - Davenport Campus.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$10,128 |
$10,128 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$799 |
$799 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$422 |
$422 |
The #2 spot on our list belongs to UW Seattle for handing out 43 master's degrees in behavioral science in 2017-2018. UW Seattle also ranks #2 in popularity in Washington for students seeking a behavioral science degree.
These are the average costs for graduate students attending UW Seattle.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$15,207 |
$27,255 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$1,065 |
$1,065 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$724 |
$1,298 |
In 2017-2018, the school reported the combined number of graduate assistants across all departments to be 2,670. Of that number, 1,017 were classified as teaching assistants, and 1,574 were classified as research assistants. The remaining GAs were categorized as Other.
At Antioch University - New England, 19 master's degrees were awarded in 2017-2018 in behavioral science, which makes the school come in at #3 on our list. Antioch University - New England also ranks #3 in popularity in New Hampshire for students seeking a behavioral science degree.
Here are the average costs for graduate students at Antioch University - New England.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$22,100 |
$22,100 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$550 |
$550 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$946 |
$946 |
CWU awarded 11 master's degrees in behavioral science in 2017-2018. This makes the school the 4th most popular in the country for the field. CWU also ranks #4 in popularity in Washington for students seeking a behavioral science degree.
Graduate students at CWU can expect to pay the following average costs.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$8,775 |
$20,555 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$1,866 |
$1,866 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$292 |
$670 |
In 2017-2018, CWU reported having 167 graduate assistants across all departments at the school. Of that number, 121 were classified as teaching assistants, and 14 were classified as research assistants. The remaining GAs were categorized as Other.
Rowan is ranked #5 on our list due to it handing out master's degrees in behavioral science to 10 students in 2017-2018. Rowan also ranks #5 in popularity in New Jersey for students seeking a behavioral science degree.
This table gives a breakdown of the average costs for graduate students attending Rowan.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$13,266 |
$13,266 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$2,784 |
$2,784 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$737 |
$737 |
The school reported having 148 graduate assistants for all departments combined in 2017-2018. Of that number, 113 were classified as teaching assistants, and 0 were classified as research assistants. The remaining GAs were categorized as Other.
About 9 students earned master's degrees in behavioral science at San Francisco State University in 2017-2018, making the school the 6th most popular in the nation. SFSU also ranks #6 in popularity in California for students seeking a behavioral science degree.
Graduate students at SFSU can expect to pay the following average costs.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$7,176 |
$16,680 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$1,512 |
$1,512 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$396 |
$396 |
There were 346 graduate assistants at the school (in all programs combined) in 2017-2018. Of that number, 198 were classified as teaching assistants, and 0 were classified as research assistants. The remaining GAs were categorized as Other.
In 2017-2018, 8 students at University of Houston - Clear Lake earned master's degrees in behavioral science. This makes the college rank #7 on our list. University of Houston - Clear Lake also ranks #7 in popularity in Texas for students seeking a behavioral science degree.
Here are the average costs for graduate students at University of Houston - Clear Lake.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$7,308 |
$16,290 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$1,402 |
$1,402 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$406 |
$905 |
KU is the #8 most popular school for behavioral science. It handed out 7 master's degrees in the field in 2017-2018. KU also ranks #8 in popularity in Kansas for students seeking a behavioral science degree.
The following table gives an overview of the average costs for graduate students attending KU.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$9,716 |
$22,730 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$988 |
$988 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$405 |
$947 |
In 2017-2018, there were 1,978 graduate assistants in all departments combined at the school. Of that number, 1,140 were classified as teaching assistants, and 838 were classified as research assistants.
Kaplan University - Hagerstown Campus earned the #9 spot on our list by awarding master's degrees to 4 behavioral science majors in 2017-2018. Kaplan University - Hagerstown Campus also ranks #9 in popularity in Maryland for students seeking a behavioral science degree.
These are the average costs for graduate students attending Kaplan University - Hagerstown Campus.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$10,128 |
$10,128 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$824 |
$824 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$422 |
$422 |
Master's degrees in behavioral science were awarded to 4 students at Brown in 2017-2018. This puts the school in the #9 spot on our list. Brown also ranks #9 in popularity in Rhode Island for students seeking a behavioral science degree.
This table gives a breakdown of the average costs for graduate students attending Brown.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$52,231 |
$52,231 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$974 |
$974 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$1,632 |
$1,632 |
Across all programs, there were 909 graduate assistants at the school in 2017-2018. Of that number, 465 were classified as teaching assistants, and 444 were classified as research assistants.
Carnegie Mellon is the #11 most popular school for behavioral science. It handed out 2 master's degrees in the field in 2017-2018. Carnegie Mellon also ranks #11 in popularity in Pennsylvania for students seeking a behavioral science degree.
These are the average costs for graduate students attending Carnegie Mellon.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$42,563 |
$42,563 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$834 |
$834 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$592 |
$592 |
There were 3,008 graduate assistants at the school (in all programs combined) in 2017-2018. Of that number, 0 were classified as teaching assistants, and 3,008 were classified as research assistants.
Master's degrees in behavioral science were awarded to 2 students at Kaplan University-Indianapolis in 2017-2018. This puts the school in the #11 spot on our list. Kaplan University-Indianapolis also ranks #11 in popularity in Indiana for students seeking a behavioral science degree.
Graduate students at Kaplan University-Indianapolis can expect to pay the following average costs.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$10,128 |
$10,128 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$799 |
$799 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$422 |
$422 |
About 2 students earned master's degrees in behavioral science at Kaplan University-St. Louis in 2017-2018, making the school the 11th most popular in the nation. Kaplan University-St. Louis also ranks #11 in popularity in Missouri for students seeking a behavioral science degree.
This table gives a breakdown of the average costs for graduate students attending Kaplan University-St. Louis.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$10,128 |
$10,128 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$799 |
$799 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$422 |
$422 |
Harvard earned the #14 spot on our list by awarding master's degrees to 1 behavioral science majors in 2017-2018. Harvard also ranks #14 in popularity in Massachusetts for students seeking a behavioral science degree.
The following table gives an overview of the average costs for graduate students attending Harvard.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$44,816 |
$44,816 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$1,142 |
$1,142 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$1,401 |
$1,401 |
Across all programs, there were 2,182 graduate assistants at the school in 2017-2018. Of that number, 1,268 were classified as teaching assistants, and 867 were classified as research assistants. The remaining GAs were categorized as Other.
Kaplan University - Maine Campus awarded 1 master's degrees in behavioral science in 2017-2018. This makes the school the 14th most popular in the country for the field. Kaplan University - Maine Campus also ranks #14 in popularity in Maine for students seeking a behavioral science degree.
Here are the average costs for graduate students at Kaplan University - Maine Campus.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$7,680 |
$7,680 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$793 |
$793 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$320 |
$320 |
At Kaplan University - Cedar Rapids Campus, 1 master's degrees were awarded in 2017-2018 in behavioral science, which makes the school come in at #14 on our list. Kaplan University - Cedar Rapids Campus also ranks #14 in popularity in Iowa for students seeking a behavioral science degree.
This table gives a breakdown of the average costs for graduate students attending Kaplan University - Cedar Rapids Campus.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$10,128 |
$10,128 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$881 |
$881 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$422 |
$422 |
Mines is ranked #14 on our list due to it handing out master's degrees in behavioral science to 1 students in 2017-2018. Mines also ranks #14 in popularity in Colorado for students seeking a behavioral science degree.
The following table gives an overview of the average costs for graduate students attending Mines.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$16,170 |
$35,220 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$2,216 |
$2,216 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$898 |
$1,958 |
In 2017-2018, Mines reported having 650 graduate assistants across all departments at the school. Of that number, 213 were classified as teaching assistants, and 436 were classified as research assistants. The remaining GAs were categorized as Other.
In 2017-2018, 1 students at Kaplan University-Milwaukee earned master's degrees in behavioral science. This makes the college rank #14 on our list. Kaplan University-Milwaukee also ranks #14 in popularity in Wisconsin for students seeking a behavioral science degree.
Graduate students at Kaplan University-Milwaukee can expect to pay the following average costs.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$10,128 |
$10,128 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$799 |
$799 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$422 |
$422 |
The #14 spot on our list belongs to Harding for handing out 1 master's degrees in behavioral science in 2017-2018. Harding also ranks #14 in popularity in Arkansas for students seeking a behavioral science degree.
Here are the average costs for graduate students at Harding.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$15,514 |
$15,514 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$500 |
$500 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$679 |
$679 |
In 2017-2018, there were 1 graduate assistants in all departments combined at the school. Of that number, 0 were classified as teaching assistants, and 1 were classified as research assistants.
A note on these rankings: The colleges above are ranked by the number of graduates in the program meaning the largest programs are at the top. While program popularity does not necessarily indicate quality, it does mean that many students are successfully graduating from the program, thus, making them worthwhile programs to consider.
References
National Center for Education Statistics
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