Behavioral Sciences

Bachelor's degree · Purdue University Northwest · Hammond, IN

CIP 30.17

$28,340Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$37,956Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$14,500Median federal debt

10Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Behavioral Sciences at Purdue University Northwest earn a median of $28,340 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 $14,500, about 51% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $28,340 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $14,500.

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