Best colleges for Behavioral Sciences in California
Program-level earnings — not school prestige — rank these. Among the California programs in the federal field-of-study file, University of California-Santa Cruz leads: its Behavioral Sciences graduates earn a median $54,606 four years after finishing, against the field's $48,673 national median. (Scorecard field-of-study, 2026.)
| # | College | Grad earnings, 4 yrs | Vs field median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-Santa Cruz | $54,606 | +$5,933 |
| 2 | California Baptist University | $48,922 | +$249 |
| 3 | Concordia University-Irvine | $46,098 | -$2,575 |
Frequently asked questions
Which California college is best for Behavioral Sciences?
By graduate earnings, University of California-Santa Cruz — its Behavioral Sciences bachelor's graduates earn a median $54,606 four years out, the highest of the 3 California programs in the federal file.
What do Behavioral Sciences graduates earn in California?
Across the ranked California programs, median earnings four years after completion run from $46,098 to $54,606. The field's national median is $48,673.
Is a Behavioral Sciences degree worth it?
On national medians, yes — Behavioral Sciences graduates earn $313/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline. See the full field profile for payback math.