Best Behavioral Sciences Schools in California
California has 6 colleges offering Behavioral Sciences programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 2,545 recent graduates. Graduates earn $31,615 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $31,495.
6
Schools in CA
$31,615
CA Avg. Earnings
$31,495
National Avg.
27
Schools Nationally
Public vs Private: Behavioral Sciences in California
Public Schools (1)
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (3)
$32,565
avg. 2yr earnings
Behavioral Sciences Schools in California, Ranked by Earnings
#1
University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA · Public
N/A
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 62.5%
#2
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA · Private
$33,281
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 73.6%
#3
U
University of Phoenix-California
Ontario, CA ·
$31,015
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $32,579
Graduates: 2,032
Acceptance: N/A
#4
Life Pacific University
San Dimas, CA · Private
N/A
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $22,803
Graduates: 22
Acceptance: 94.0%
#5
Concordia University-Irvine
Irvine, CA · Private
$31,848
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $20,129
Graduates: 16
Acceptance: 59.9%
#6
A
Ashford University
San Diego, CA ·
$30,317
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $30,127
Graduates: 475
Acceptance: N/A
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best school for Behavioral Sciences in California?
University of California-Santa Cruz ranks #1 for Behavioral Sciences in California with median graduate earnings of N/A within two years of graduation. There are 6 schools offering Behavioral Sciences programs in the state.
How much do Behavioral Sciences graduates earn in California?
Behavioral Sciences graduates in California earn an average of $31,615 within two years of graduation. This is near the national average of $31,495 for this major.
What is the hardest Behavioral Sciences school to get into in California?
Concordia University-Irvine is the most selective Behavioral Sciences program in California with an acceptance rate of 59.9%. The average acceptance rate across Behavioral Sciences programs in the state is 72.5%.
Other Popular Majors in California
Construction Management $81,700 Construction Engineering $81,610 Construction Engineering Technologies $76,343 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions $75,984 Computer Science $72,889 Computer Engineering $72,447 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions $71,074 Computer and Information Sciences, General $68,388
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.