Behavioral Sciences

Bachelor's degree · University of California-Santa Cruz · Santa Cruz, CA

CIP 30.17

$28,709Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$54,606Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$17,000Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Behavioral Sciences at University of California-Santa Cruz earn a median of $28,709 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $48,673 four years after graduating (middle half: $32,105–$65,920). Median debt is $17,000, about 59% of first-year earnings.

Behavioral Sciences (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Concordia University-Irvine
Irvine
$31,899$20,750
Life Pacific University
San Dimas
$29,830$26,750

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Behavioral Sciences graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz make?

The median salary is $28,709 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.