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2026 Best Behavioral Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

6 Colleges in the United States
693 Behavioral Sciences Degrees Awarded
$63,396 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.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 26 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for behavioral sciences students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Behavioral Sciences in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall behavioral sciences education in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top Schools in Behavioral Sciences

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

No school ranked higher than University Of Pennsylvania this year for behavioral sciences. University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. University Of Pennsylvania graduates 96% of students within six years. There were roughly 74 behavioral sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, behavioral sciences degree recipients from University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $82,577. Students borrow a median of $16,155 to complete this degree. Read more about the behavioral sciences program at University Of Pennsylvania

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Franklin And Marshall College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in behavioral sciences, ranking #2. Located in the city of Lancaster, Franklin And Marshall College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Franklin And Marshall College awarded about 23 behavioral sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, behavioral sciences degree recipients from Franklin And Marshall College generally make around $38,391. Students borrow a median of $19,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the behavioral sciences program at Franklin And Marshall College

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Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA

Elizabethtown College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in behavioral sciences, landing the #3 spot this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Elizabethtown. About 76% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 58 behavioral sciences students who graduated with this degree at Elizabethtown College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, behavioral sciences degree recipients from Elizabethtown College generally make around $57,397. Elizabethtown College graduates carry a median of $26,599 in student loans. Read more about the behavioral sciences program at Elizabethtown College

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University Of Maryland Baltimore County came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best behavioral sciences schools. University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a large public school located in the suburb of Baltimore. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. About 22 behavioral sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland Baltimore County in the most recent year. Graduates of the behavioral sciences program make about $49,179 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,331 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in behavioral sciences from University Of Maryland Baltimore County

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A rank of #5 makes Johns Hopkins University one of the top schools for behavioral sciences. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Baltimore. Johns Hopkins University graduates 94% of students within six years. Johns Hopkins University awarded about 15 behavioral sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, behavioral sciences degree recipients from Johns Hopkins University generally make around $84,850. Typical student debt for the program is $12,375. More information about a degree in behavioral sciences from Johns Hopkins University

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New Jersey Institute Of Technology earned the #6 position for behavioral sciences this year. Located in the city of Newark, New Jersey Institute Of Technology is a large public university. About 73% of students finish within six years. New Jersey Institute Of Technology awarded about 12 behavioral sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the behavioral sciences program make about $71,549 in their early career. New Jersey Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $24,755 in student loans. Get the full behavioral sciences details for New Jersey Institute Of Technology

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Teachers College At Columbia University landed the #7 spot for behavioral sciences this year. Set in the city of New York, Teachers College At Columbia University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. There were roughly 346 behavioral sciences students who graduated with this degree at Teachers College At Columbia University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the behavioral sciences program make about $68,822 in their early career. More information about a degree in behavioral sciences from Teachers College At Columbia University

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Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Rowan University came in at #8 for behavioral sciences this year. Rowan University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Glassboro. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. Rowan University awarded about 23 behavioral sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Behavioral Sciences graduates of Rowan University earn a median of $68,802 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,488. See the full behavioral sciences program report for Rowan University

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Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Hofstra University earned the #9 position for behavioral sciences this year. Set in the suburb of Hempstead, Hofstra University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Hofstra University awarded about 34 behavioral sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their behavioral sciences degree from Hofstra University earn around $55,705 in the first couple years of their career. Hofstra University graduates carry a median of $24,848 in student loans. See the full behavioral sciences program report for Hofstra University

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Daemen College
Amherst, NY

Daemen College came in at #10 for behavioral sciences this year. Set in the suburb of Amherst, Daemen College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 59%. Daemen College awarded about 52 behavioral sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the behavioral sciences program make about $63,542 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,358. See the full behavioral sciences program report for Daemen College

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Saint Francis University earned the #11 position for behavioral sciences this year. Saint Francis University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Loretto. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. There were roughly 14 behavioral sciences students who graduated with this degree at Saint Francis University in the most recent data year. Behavioral Sciences graduates of Saint Francis University earn a median of $63,097 early in their careers. Saint Francis University graduates carry a median of $47,439 in student loans. See the full behavioral sciences program report for Saint Francis University

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University Of Baltimore ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best behavioral sciences schools. Set in the city of Baltimore, University Of Baltimore is a mid-sized public institution. Roughly 38% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Baltimore awarded about 20 behavioral sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their behavioral sciences degree from University Of Baltimore earn around $56,837 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $29,681. More information about a degree in behavioral sciences from University Of Baltimore

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 26 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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