U.S. median for this major: $47,914.
College Scorecard field of study; 17 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 47% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,865.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $27,841. College Scorecard.
Northern Michigan University Behavioral Sciences: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Michigan colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Behavioral Sciences nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Northern Michigan University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $7,697 | $34,329 | 1.4 years |
| $30–48k | $7,185 | $32,045 | 1.3 years |
| $48–75k | $11,051 | $49,287 | 2.1 years |
| $75–110k | $16,324 | $72,805 | 3.0 years |
| $110k+ | $22,268 | $99,315 | 4.2 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.5 years, the average time graduates took (33% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Behavioral Sciences graduates 4 years after graduating ($57,325) minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $23,914 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Careers for Behavioral Sciences graduates
Social and Community Service Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +7.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Social Science Research Assistants
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.0% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Northern Michigan University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Northern Michigan University
- Acceptance rate: 84% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 52% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $47,107
- Full cost breakdown · all 76 majors · overview
Northern Michigan University Behavioral Sciences questions
How much do Northern Michigan University Behavioral Sciences graduates earn?
Behavioral Sciences graduates of Northern Michigan University earn a median $57,325 four years after graduating. The U.S. median for Behavioral Sciences graduates across 18 colleges is $47,914.
How much debt do Northern Michigan University Behavioral Sciences graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Behavioral Sciences graduates of Northern Michigan University is $26,889, about 47% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,865.
Where does Northern Michigan University rank for Behavioral Sciences in Michigan?
Of 1 Michigan colleges reporting Behavioral Sciences graduate earnings, Northern Michigan University ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Behavioral Sciences graduates get?
A common career is social and community service managers, with a median wage of $85,500 in Michigan and $80,390 nationally. Others include social science research assistants.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Northern Michigan University Behavioral Sciences: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/northern-michigan-university/majors/behavioral-sciences (College Scorecard and BLS data).