2026 Best Behavioral Sciences Schools in Missouri

Behavioral Sciences degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools to find the best for behavioral sciences students.

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• Best Behavioral Sciences Schools in Missouri

Best Schools for Behavioral Sciences in Missouri

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall behavioral sciences education in Missouri.

Top Schools in Behavioral Sciences

1

Washington University In St Louis
St. Louis, MO

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

114 Behavioral Sciences Degrees Awarded

$67,122 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is Washington University In St Louis, our #1 school for behavioral sciences. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of St. Louis. Washington University In St Louis graduates 94% of students within six years. There were roughly 114 behavioral sciences students who graduated with this degree at Washington University In St Louis in the most recent data year. Behavioral Sciences graduates of Washington University In St Louis earn a median of $67,122 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,553. See the full behavioral sciences program report for Washington University In St Louis

2

Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis, MO

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

11 Behavioral Sciences Degrees Awarded

$30,147 Median Starting Salary

Missouri Baptist University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in behavioral sciences, ranking #2. Missouri Baptist University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Louis. About 46% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 behavioral sciences students who graduated with this degree at Missouri Baptist University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the behavioral sciences program make about $30,147 in their early career. Missouri Baptist University graduates carry a median of $26,400 in student loans. More information about a degree in behavioral sciences from Missouri Baptist University

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 6 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.