The Behavioral Science major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Sciences, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Sciences, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Social Science Research Assistants SOC: 19-4061 Occupation: Social Science Research Assistants | $58,040 | 32,940 | N/A | N/A |
Life Scientists, All Other SOC: 19-1099 Occupation: Life Scientists, All Other | $87,800 | 7,320 | N/A | N/A |
Psychologists, All Other SOC: 19-3039 Occupation: Psychologists, All Other | $117,580 | 17,790 | N/A | N/A |
Social and Community Service Managers SOC: 11-9151 Occupation: Social and Community Service Managers | $78,240 | 195,490 | N/A | N/A |
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other SOC: 21-1099 Occupation: Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $54,940 | 110,390 | N/A | N/A |
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1066 Occupation: Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,330 | 41,610 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,040 | 32,940 |
| 2023 | $56,400 | 30,890 |
| 2022 | $50,470 | 28,720 |
| 2021 | $49,720 | 28,690 |
| 2020 | $49,210 | 35,330 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $87,800 | 7,320 |
| 2023 | $86,950 | 7,490 |
| 2022 | $83,930 | 8,320 |
| 2021 | $81,500 | 6,820 |
| 2020 | $82,000 | 6,540 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $117,580 | 17,790 |
| 2023 | $117,750 | 14,480 |
| 2022 | $106,420 | 13,900 |
| 2021 | $102,900 | 13,800 |
| 2020 | $105,780 | 14,960 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,240 | 195,490 |
| 2023 | $77,030 | 173,650 |
| 2022 | $74,240 | 162,880 |
| 2021 | $74,000 | 156,400 |
| 2020 | $69,600 | 155,800 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $54,940 | 110,390 |
| 2023 | $49,690 | 95,310 |
| 2022 | $47,290 | 94,270 |
| 2021 | $47,390 | 90,770 |
| 2020 | $46,770 | 87,800 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $80,330 | 41,610 |
| 2023 | $82,140 | 40,610 |
| 2022 | $78,810 | 40,050 |
| 2021 | $77,860 | 36,060 |
| 2020 | $78,180 | 36,520 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,340 | 36,970 |
| 2023 | $95,890 | 35,210 |
| 2022 | $88,900 | 33,210 |
| 2021 | $84,430 | 34,330 |
| 2020 | $87,260 | 34,570 |