by our College Data Analytics Team
[Behavioral Science](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/behavioral-science/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong behavioral science education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value behavioral science schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the behavioral science degrees they offer, see the list below.
Washington University In St Louis tops our 2026 list of the best value behavioral science schools in Missouri. Located in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $65,790. Typical student debt for behavioral science graduates is $17,553. Early-career behavioral science graduates make about $67,122. That is a strong return on a $17,553 median debt. Roughly 12% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #2 makes Missouri Baptist University one of the best values for behavioral science. Missouri Baptist University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Louis. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $33,122. Students borrow a median of $26,400 to complete the behavioral science program here. Behavioral Science graduates of Missouri Baptist University earn a median of $30,147 early in their careers. Set against $26,400 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 2 ranked schools only.
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