Behavioral Sciences at George Fox University
Newberg, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 42 graduates a year
George Fox University graduates in behavioral sciences earn 16% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How George Fox University 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 |
Other Majors at George Fox University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $106,106 | $55,340 | #89 of 459 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $93,740 | $89,201 | #224 of 966 |
| Engineering | $91,427 | $67,558 | #22 of 57 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $83,423 | $59,980 | #208 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $82,212 | $63,331 | #114 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $67,364 | $46,140 | #243 of 516 |
| Social Work | $62,201 | $27,755 | #23 of 420 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $56,768 | $36,733 | #62 of 680 |
| Psychology | $54,568 | $32,599 | #267 of 1027 |
| Biology | $52,264 | $33,523 | #616 of 841 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $50,510 | $29,842 | #390 of 610 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $50,003 | $29,745 | #39 of 144 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $48,531 | $26,749 | #172 of 207 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | $44,603 | — | #15 of 29 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $42,759 | $31,401 | #181 of 423 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | — | $37,012 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do George Fox University behavioral sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,613 one year after graduating and $56,440 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does George Fox University rank for behavioral sciences?
Among 20 colleges reporting earnings for behavioral sciences graduates, George Fox University ranks #3 by median pay four years after graduation, and #3 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is behavioral sciences at George Fox University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% more than the national median for behavioral sciences ($48,673), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,739.
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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.