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2026 Best Behavioral Sciences Associate’s Degree Schools

5 Colleges in the United States
850 Behavioral Sciences Degrees Awarded
$51,748 Avg Early-Career Salary

Behavioral Sciences programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their behavioral sciences programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 145 schools to find the best for behavioral sciences students.

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Best Schools for Behavioral Sciences in the United States

These are the top schools for a associate’s degree in behavioral sciences, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Behavioral Sciences

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No school ranked higher than Loyola University Chicago this year for behavioral sciences. Located in the city of Chicago, Loyola University Chicago is a large private not-for-profit university. Loyola University Chicago graduates 75% of students within six years. About 44 behavioral sciences degrees were awarded at Loyola University Chicago in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, behavioral sciences degree recipients from Loyola University Chicago generally make around $58,568. Typical student debt for the program is $5,701. Read more about the behavioral sciences program at Loyola University Chicago

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San Jacinto Community College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best behavioral sciences schools. San Jacinto Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Pasadena. About 391 behavioral sciences degrees were awarded at San Jacinto Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, behavioral sciences degree recipients from San Jacinto Community College generally make around $33,494. Typical student debt for the program is $9,264. More information about a degree in behavioral sciences from San Jacinto Community College

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Granite State College
Manchester, NH

Granite State College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in behavioral sciences, landing the #3 spot this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Manchester. About 23% of students finish within six years. About 17 behavioral sciences degrees were awarded at Granite State College in the most recent year. Students who receive their behavioral sciences degree from Granite State College earn around $55,121 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,522 to complete this degree. Get the full behavioral sciences details for Granite State College

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Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC

Campbell University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in behavioral sciences, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the town of Buies Creek, Campbell University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 60% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 behavioral sciences students who graduated with this degree at Campbell University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their behavioral sciences degree from Campbell University earn around $54,629 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,641. See the full behavioral sciences program report for Campbell University

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A rank of #5 makes Imperial Valley College one of the top schools for behavioral sciences. Set in the rural area of Imperial, Imperial Valley College is a large public institution. There were roughly 163 behavioral sciences students who graduated with this degree at Imperial Valley College in the most recent data year. Behavioral Sciences graduates of Imperial Valley College earn a median of $42,617 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $6,176 to complete this degree. Read more about the behavioral sciences program at Imperial Valley College

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Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN

Vincennes University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best behavioral sciences schools. This very large public university is located in the town of Vincennes. The six-year graduation rate is 3%. Vincennes University awarded about 24 behavioral sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the behavioral sciences program make about $45,976 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,371. Read more about the behavioral sciences program at Vincennes University

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Glendale Community College Glendale Az placed #7 among the best behavioral sciences schools. Set in the suburb of Glendale, Glendale Community College Glendale Az is a very large public institution. There were roughly 19 behavioral sciences students who graduated with this degree at Glendale Community College Glendale Az in the most recent data year. Behavioral Sciences graduates of Glendale Community College Glendale Az earn a median of $51,483 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,996. Read more about the behavioral sciences program at Glendale Community College Glendale Az

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Lewis Clark State College came in at #8 for behavioral sciences this year. Located in the city of Lewiston, Lewis Clark State College is a mid-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 32%. Lewis Clark State College awarded about 11 behavioral sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, behavioral sciences degree recipients from Lewis Clark State College generally make around $44,496. Typical student debt for the program is $23,781. Get the full behavioral sciences details for Lewis Clark State College

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Chabot College
Hayward, CA

Chabot College placed #9 among the best behavioral sciences schools. Set in the suburb of Hayward, Chabot College is a large public institution. There were roughly 13 behavioral sciences students who graduated with this degree at Chabot College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their behavioral sciences degree from Chabot College earn around $85,175 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $14,122 to complete this degree. See the full behavioral sciences program report for Chabot College

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American River College
Sacramento, CA

American River College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best behavioral sciences schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Sacramento. There were roughly 27 behavioral sciences students who graduated with this degree at American River College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their behavioral sciences degree from American River College earn around $76,077 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $14,105 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in behavioral sciences from American River College

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Snow College
Ephraim, UT

Snow College came in at #11 for behavioral sciences this year. Set in the town of Ephraim, Snow College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 15 behavioral sciences students who graduated with this degree at Snow College in the most recent data year. Behavioral Sciences graduates of Snow College earn a median of $42,776 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $10,440 to complete this degree. Read more about the behavioral sciences program at Snow College

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Murray State College
Tishomingo, OK

Murray State College landed the #12 spot for behavioral sciences this year. Set in the rural area of Tishomingo, Murray State College is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 29 behavioral sciences students who graduated with this degree at Murray State College in the most recent data year. Behavioral Sciences graduates of Murray State College earn a median of $43,916 early in their careers. Murray State College graduates carry a median of $16,542 in student loans. Read more about the behavioral sciences program at Murray State College

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South Mountain Community College landed the #13 spot for behavioral sciences this year. Located in the city of Phoenix, South Mountain Community College is a moderately-sized public university. About 24 behavioral sciences degrees were awarded at South Mountain Community College in the most recent year. Get the full behavioral sciences details for South Mountain Community College

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Temple College
Temple, TX

Temple College placed #14 among the best behavioral sciences schools. Located in the city of Temple, Temple College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 11 behavioral sciences students who graduated with this degree at Temple College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their behavioral sciences degree from Temple College earn around $55,262 in the first couple years of their career. Temple College graduates carry a median of $16,617 in student loans. See the full behavioral sciences program report for Temple College

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Clovis Community College came in at #15 for behavioral sciences this year. Located in the town of Clovis, Clovis Community College is a mid-sized public university. Clovis Community College awarded about 16 behavioral sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, behavioral sciences degree recipients from Clovis Community College generally make around $44,390. Students borrow a median of $11,082 to complete this degree. Get the full behavioral sciences details for Clovis Community College

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Mohave Community College came in at #16 for behavioral sciences this year. Located in the rural area of Kingman, Mohave Community College is a moderately-sized public university. About 18 behavioral sciences degrees were awarded at Mohave Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, behavioral sciences degree recipients from Mohave Community College generally make around $54,785. Mohave Community College graduates carry a median of $14,766 in student loans. Get the full behavioral sciences details for Mohave Community College

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Hill College
Hillsboro, TX

Hill College placed #17 among the best behavioral sciences schools. Set in the town of Hillsboro, Hill College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 17 behavioral sciences students who graduated with this degree at Hill College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, behavioral sciences degree recipients from Hill College generally make around $39,212. Students borrow a median of $15,250 to complete this degree. Get the full behavioral sciences details for Hill College

Other Behavioral Sciences Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare Behavioral Sciences rankings across degree levels:

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 145 schools evaluated.

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