by our College Data Analytics Team
[Behavioral Sciences](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/behavioral-science/behavioral-sciences/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for behavioral sciences students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in behavioral sciences, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is Mohave Community College, our #1 best value for behavioral sciences in Arizona. Set in the rural area of Kingman, Mohave Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,208 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,968. Behavioral Sciences graduates carry a median of $14,766 in student loans. Early-career behavioral sciences graduates make about $54,785. That is a strong return on a $14,766 median debt.
Glendale Community College Glendale Az came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value behavioral sciences schools. Glendale Community College Glendale Az is a very large public school located in the suburb of Glendale. Students from in state pay about $2,358 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,959. Behavioral Sciences graduates carry a median of $15,996 in student loans. Early-career behavioral sciences graduates make about $51,483. That is a strong return on a $15,996 median debt.
South Mountain Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in behavioral sciences, landing the #3 spot this year. South Mountain Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Phoenix. In-state tuition and fees average $2,358, with out-of-state students paying around $8,958. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $39,825.
Students looking for strong value in behavioral sciences will find it at University Of Phoenix Arizona, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Phoenix, University Of Phoenix Arizona is a very large private for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,552. Behavioral Sciences graduates carry a median of $38,643 in student loans. Early-career behavioral sciences graduates make about $33,982. Set against $38,643 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Northern Arizona University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value behavioral sciences schools. Located in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,619, with out-of-state students paying around $20,044. Behavioral Sciences graduates carry a median of $21,645 in student loans. Behavioral Sciences graduates of Northern Arizona University earn a median of $47,056 early in their careers. Set against $21,645 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Northern Arizona University admits about 90% of applicants.
Ashford University came in at #6 for value in behavioral sciences this year. Set in the city of Chandler, Ashford University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,960. Typical student debt for behavioral sciences graduates is $51,388. Soon after graduation, behavioral sciences degree recipients from Ashford University generally make around $37,661. That is a strong return on a $51,388 median debt.
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.
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