Behavioral Sciences

Master's degree · Purdue University Global · West Lafayette, IN

CIP 30.17

$47,857Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$63,128Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$47,692Median federal debt

705Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Behavioral Sciences at Purdue University Global earn a median of $47,857 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $65,111 four years after graduating (middle half: $45,947–$82,691). Median debt is $47,692, about 100% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Behavioral Sciences graduates from Purdue University Global make?

The median salary is $47,857 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $47,692.

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