Behavioral Sciences at University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS · Bachelor's Degree · about 62 graduates a year
University of Kansas graduates in behavioral sciences earn 21% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Kansas 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 Kansas behavioral sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,206 one year after graduating and $58,883 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Kansas rank for behavioral sciences?
Among 20 colleges reporting earnings for behavioral sciences graduates, University of Kansas ranks #1 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is behavioral sciences at University of Kansas worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% more than the national median for behavioral sciences ($48,673), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,600.
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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.