Behavioral Sciences at University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA · Bachelor's Degree
University of California-Santa Cruz graduates in behavioral sciences earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-Santa Cruz Compares for Behavioral Sciences
All 20 colleges reporting behavioral sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $58,883 | $61,130 | #1 | $36,206 |
| 2 | Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI | $57,325 | $60,443 | #2 | — |
| 3 | George Fox University Newberg, OR | $56,440 | $56,772 | #3 | $34,613 |
| 4 | University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA | $54,606 | $49,688 | #10 | $28,709 |
| 5 | University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX | $51,151 | $52,006 | #4 | $32,986 |
| 6 | York College of Pennsylvania York, PA | $50,634 | $51,495 | #5 | — |
| 7 | Wilmington University New Castle, DE | $50,081 | $49,781 | #9 | $38,937 |
| 8 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $48,922 | $44,516 | #14 | — |
| 9 | University of Phoenix-Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $48,657 | $49,996 | #7 | $38,087 |
| 10 | Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE | $48,215 | $49,832 | #8 | $29,273 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Santa Cruz behavioral sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,709 one year after graduating and $54,606 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Santa Cruz rank for behavioral sciences?
Among 20 colleges reporting earnings for behavioral sciences graduates, University of California-Santa Cruz ranks #4 by median pay four years after graduation, and #10 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is behavioral sciences at University of California-Santa Cruz worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more than the national median for behavioral sciences ($48,673), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.