2027 Best Value Behavioral Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region
[Behavioral Science](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/behavioral-science/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools to find the best return on investment for behavioral science students.
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2027 Best Value Behavioral Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in behavioral science, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Behavioral Science Schools
Our analysis ranked Purdue University Northwest the best value for a degree in behavioral science in the Great Lakes Region. Purdue University Northwest is a large public school located in the suburb of Hammond. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,357, compared with $15,504 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for behavioral science graduates is $16,012. Behavioral Science graduates of Purdue University Northwest earn a median of $28,340 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,012 median debt. The acceptance rate is 72%.
A rank of #2 makes Purdue University Global one of the best values for behavioral science. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Global is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,101, with out-of-state students paying around $14,412. Students borrow a median of $36,778 to complete the behavioral science program here. Soon after graduation, behavioral science degree recipients from Purdue University Global generally make around $47,857. That is a strong return on a $36,778 median debt.
Vincennes University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value behavioral science schools. Set in the town of Vincennes, Vincennes University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,126 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $16,858. Typical student debt for behavioral science graduates is $11,371. Behavioral Science graduates of Vincennes University earn a median of $45,976 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Western Illinois University earned it the #4 place for behavioral science. Located in the town of Macomb, Western Illinois University is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,572. Students borrow a median of $27,639 to complete the behavioral science program here. Early-career behavioral science graduates make about $47,926. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 71% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #5 makes University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh one of the best values for behavioral science. Located in the city of Oshkosh, University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $8,532 in tuition and fees, compared with $16,446 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,619 to complete the behavioral science program here. Early-career behavioral science graduates make about $50,590. Set against $24,619 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 86%.
Carroll University came in at #6 for value in behavioral science this year. Set in the city of Waukesha, Carroll University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $38,890. Typical student debt for behavioral science graduates is $26,904. Behavioral Science graduates of Carroll University earn a median of $52,404 early in their careers. Set against $26,904 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Carroll University admits about 67% of applicants.
Eastern Michigan University came in at #7 for value in behavioral science this year. Located in the suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $16,990. Behavioral Science graduates carry a median of $28,781 in student loans. Early-career behavioral science graduates make about $47,887. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Eastern Michigan University admits about 80% of applicants.
East West University placed #8 among the best values for behavioral science. Located in the city of Chicago, East West University is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $25,395 in tuition and fees. Behavioral Science graduates of East West University earn a median of $37,135 early in their careers.
Loyola University Chicago placed #9 among the best values for behavioral science. Set in the city of Chicago, Loyola University Chicago is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $53,710. Students borrow a median of $5,701 to complete the behavioral science program here. Soon after graduation, behavioral science degree recipients from Loyola University Chicago generally make around $58,568. Set against $5,701 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 82%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 9 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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