by our College Data Analytics Team
[Behavioral Sciences](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/behavioral-science/behavioral-sciences/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 11 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for behavioral sciences students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the behavioral sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.
Hill College tops our 2026 list of the best value behavioral sciences schools in Texas. Located in the town of Hillsboro, Hill College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $2,862. Behavioral Sciences graduates carry a median of $15,250 in student loans. Early-career behavioral sciences graduates make about $39,212. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #2 makes San Jacinto Community College one of the best values for behavioral sciences. Set in the city of Pasadena, San Jacinto Community College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,490, while out-of-state students pay about $6,690. Students borrow a median of $9,264 to complete the behavioral sciences program here. Soon after graduation, behavioral sciences degree recipients from San Jacinto Community College generally make around $33,494. That is a strong return on a $9,264 median debt.
Temple College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value behavioral sciences schools. Temple College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Temple. In-state tuition and fees average $3,000, compared with $7,524 for out-of-state students. Behavioral Sciences graduates carry a median of $16,617 in student loans. Soon after graduation, behavioral sciences degree recipients from Temple College generally make around $55,262. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in behavioral sciences will find it at University Of Houston Clear Lake, which ranked #4. University Of Houston Clear Lake is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Houston. Students from in state pay about $8,346 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $22,290. Behavioral Sciences graduates carry a median of $27,224 in student loans. Early-career behavioral sciences graduates make about $32,986. That is a strong return on a $27,224 median debt. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
The University Of Texas At Austin came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value behavioral sciences schools. Located in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,688, with out-of-state students paying around $44,908. Students borrow a median of $21,275 to complete the behavioral sciences program here. Behavioral Sciences graduates of The University Of Texas At Austin earn a median of $57,819 early in their careers. Set against $21,275 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 27% of applicants are accepted.
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Baylor University landed the #6 spot for behavioral sciences value this year. Set in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $58,100. Students borrow a median of $23,928 to complete the behavioral sciences program here. Early-career behavioral sciences graduates make about $49,888. That is a strong return on a $23,928 median debt. Roughly 51% of applicants are accepted.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 11 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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