by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how KU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in behavioral science.
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The bachelor's program at KU was ranked #7 on College Factual's Best Schools for behavioral science list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in behavioral science. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 80 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in behavioral science from KU. This makes it the #11 most popular school for behavioral science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in behavioral science in 2022, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Behavioral Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from KU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,206 a year. This is less than $37,135, which is the national median of all behavioral science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the behavioral science program at KU is $499 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at KU paid an average of $944 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $353 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,596 | $28,308 |
| Fees | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,224 | $1,224 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,818 | $10,818 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,390 | $3,390 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 58 behavioral science majors earned their bachelor's degree from KU. Of these graduates, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at KU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in behavioral science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the KU behavioral science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the KU Online Learning page.
Of the 19 students who earned a master's degree in Behavioral Science from KU in 2021-2022, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a master's in behavioral science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the behavioral science majors at University of Kansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Biology | 82 |
| International Studies | 56 |
| Nutrition Science | 24 |
| Museum Studies | 19 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.