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2026 Best Behavioral Science Associate’s Degree Schools

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

Behavioral Science degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their behavioral science programs.

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

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Best Schools for Behavioral Science in the United States

Below are the best behavioral science schools at the associate’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

Top Schools in Behavioral Science

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Loyola University Chicago is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in behavioral science. Located in the city of Chicago, Loyola University Chicago is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 44 behavioral science degrees were awarded at Loyola University Chicago in the most recent year. Graduates of the behavioral science program make about $58,568 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $5,701. Read more about the behavioral science program at Loyola University Chicago

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San Jacinto Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in behavioral science, landing the #2 spot this year. San Jacinto Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Pasadena. About 391 behavioral science degrees were awarded at San Jacinto Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the behavioral science program make about $33,494 in their early career. San Jacinto Community College graduates carry a median of $9,264 in student loans. See the full behavioral science program report for San Jacinto Community College

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Granite State College
Manchester, NH

Students looking for a strong behavioral science program will find one at Granite State College, which ranked #3. Granite State College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Manchester. Roughly 23% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 17 behavioral science degrees were awarded at Granite State College in the most recent year. Behavioral Science graduates of Granite State College earn a median of $55,121 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,522. More information about a degree in behavioral science from 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 science, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the town of Buies Creek, Campbell University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Campbell University graduates 60% of students within six years. About 11 behavioral science degrees were awarded at Campbell University in the most recent year. Students who receive their behavioral science degree from Campbell University earn around $54,629 in the first couple years of their career. Campbell University graduates carry a median of $23,641 in student loans. Get the full behavioral science details for Campbell University

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Students looking for a strong behavioral science program will find one at Imperial Valley College, which ranked #5. Located in the rural area of Imperial, Imperial Valley College is a large public university. There were roughly 163 behavioral science students who graduated with this degree at Imperial Valley College in the most recent data year. Behavioral Science 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. Get the full behavioral science details for Imperial Valley College

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Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN

Vincennes University placed #6 among the best behavioral science schools. Set in the town of Vincennes, Vincennes University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 3%. About 24 behavioral science degrees were awarded at Vincennes University in the most recent year. Behavioral Science graduates of Vincennes University earn a median of $45,976 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $11,371 to complete this degree. Read more about the behavioral science program at Vincennes University

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Glendale Community College Glendale Az placed #7 among the best behavioral science schools. Located in the suburb of Glendale, Glendale Community College Glendale Az is a very large public university. Glendale Community College Glendale Az awarded about 19 behavioral science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, behavioral science degree recipients from Glendale Community College Glendale Az generally make around $51,483. Students borrow a median of $15,996 to complete this degree. Read more about the behavioral science program at Glendale Community College Glendale Az

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Lewis Clark State College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best behavioral science schools. Set in the city of Lewiston, Lewis Clark State College is a mid-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 32%. About 11 behavioral science degrees were awarded at Lewis Clark State College in the most recent year. Students who receive their behavioral science degree from Lewis Clark State College earn around $44,496 in the first couple years of their career. Lewis Clark State College graduates carry a median of $23,781 in student loans. See the full behavioral science program report for Lewis Clark State College

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Chabot College
Hayward, CA

Chabot College came in at #9 for behavioral science this year. Set in the suburb of Hayward, Chabot College is a large public institution. Chabot College awarded about 13 behavioral science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their behavioral science degree from Chabot College earn around $85,175 in the first couple years of their career. Chabot College graduates carry a median of $14,122 in student loans. See the full behavioral science program report for Chabot College

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American River College
Sacramento, CA

American River College came in at #10 for behavioral science this year. Located in the suburb of Sacramento, American River College is a very large public university. There were roughly 27 behavioral science students who graduated with this degree at American River College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, behavioral science degree recipients from American River College generally make around $76,077. American River College graduates carry a median of $14,105 in student loans. See the full behavioral science program report for American River College

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Snow College
Ephraim, UT

Snow College placed #11 among the best behavioral science schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Ephraim. There were roughly 15 behavioral science students who graduated with this degree at Snow College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their behavioral science degree from Snow College earn around $42,776 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $10,440 to complete this degree. Get the full behavioral science details for Snow College

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Murray State College
Tishomingo, OK

Murray State College landed the #12 spot for behavioral science this year. Located in the rural area of Tishomingo, Murray State College is a mid-sized public university. About 29 behavioral science degrees were awarded at Murray State College in the most recent year. Behavioral Science 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. Get the full behavioral science details for Murray State College

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South Mountain Community College earned the #13 position for behavioral science this year. Located in the city of Phoenix, South Mountain Community College is a moderately-sized public university. About 24 behavioral science degrees were awarded at South Mountain Community College in the most recent year. Read more about the behavioral science program at South Mountain Community College

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Temple College
Temple, TX

Temple College placed #14 among the best behavioral science schools. Located in the city of Temple, Temple College is a moderately-sized public university. About 11 behavioral science degrees were awarded at Temple College in the most recent year. Students who receive their behavioral science 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 science program report for Temple College

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Clovis Community College landed the #15 spot for behavioral science this year. Clovis Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Clovis. About 16 behavioral science degrees were awarded at Clovis Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, behavioral science degree recipients from Clovis Community College generally make around $44,390. Students borrow a median of $11,082 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in behavioral science from Clovis Community College

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Mohave Community College came in at #16 for behavioral science this year. Mohave Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Kingman. There were roughly 18 behavioral science students who graduated with this degree at Mohave Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their behavioral science degree from Mohave Community College earn around $54,785 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $14,766 to complete this degree. Get the full behavioral science details for Mohave Community College

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Hill College
Hillsboro, TX

Hill College landed the #17 spot for behavioral science this year. Set in the town of Hillsboro, Hill College is a moderately-sized public institution. Hill College awarded about 17 behavioral science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, behavioral science degree recipients from Hill College generally make around $39,212. Hill College graduates carry a median of $15,250 in student loans. Read more about the behavioral science program at Hill College

Other Behavioral Science Degree Levels

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

All Degree Levels in Behavioral Science
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 145 schools evaluated.

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