Behavioral Science Major Guide: Overview and RoEDU™ Opportunities 2025

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.

Career Opportunities & Salaries

Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections

OccupationMedian WageTotal JobsGrowth RateEducation
Social and Community Service Managers
SOC: 11-9151
Occupation: Social and Community Service Managers
$78,240
195,490
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 Scientists and Related Workers, All Other
SOC: 19-3099
Occupation: Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other
$100,340
36,970
N/A
N/A
Social Science Research Assistants
SOC: 19-4061
Occupation: Social Science Research Assistants
$58,040
32,940
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

Colleges offering Behavioral Science

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

RoEdu™

999

Net Price

$12k

Earnings

$68k

Columbia Southern University

RoEdu™

999

Net Price

$15k

Earnings

$67k

Colorado School of Mines

RoEdu™

999

Net Price

$30k

Earnings

$88k

University of Pennsylvania

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999

Net Price

$27k

Earnings

$101k

Carnegie Mellon University

RoEdu™

999

Net Price

$33k

Earnings

$106k