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 100% 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 $59,815. College Scorecard.
Saint Francis University Behavioral Sciences: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Pennsylvania 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 Saint Francis 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 | $21,906 | $90,034 | 7.8 years |
| $30–48k | $19,995 | $82,179 | 7.1 years |
| $48–75k | $22,677 | $93,202 | 8.1 years |
| $75–110k | $28,717 | $118,027 | 10.2 years |
| $110k+ | $22,945 | $94,304 | 8.2 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (66% 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 ($47,316) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $11,519 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.
Behavioral Sciences at Pennsylvania colleges
Every Pennsylvania college we cover that reports Behavioral Sciences graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | York College of Pennsylvania | $50,634 | — | $18,556 | 64% |
| 2 | Saint Francis University | $47,316 | $47,439 | $23,526 | 74% |
6 more Pennsylvania colleges offer Behavioral Sciences but have too few graduates to report earnings.
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 Saint Francis University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Saint Francis University
- Acceptance rate: 77% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 74% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $62,101
- Full cost breakdown · all 53 majors · overview
Saint Francis University Behavioral Sciences questions
How much do Saint Francis University Behavioral Sciences graduates earn?
Behavioral Sciences graduates of Saint Francis University earn a median $47,316 four years after graduating. The U.S. median for Behavioral Sciences graduates across 18 colleges is $47,914.
How much debt do Saint Francis University Behavioral Sciences graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Behavioral Sciences graduates of Saint Francis University is $47,439, about 100% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,865.
Where does Saint Francis University rank for Behavioral Sciences in Pennsylvania?
Of 2 Pennsylvania colleges reporting Behavioral Sciences graduate earnings, Saint Francis University ranks 2nd. The highest is York College of Pennsylvania at $50,634.
What jobs do Behavioral Sciences graduates get?
A common career is social and community service managers, with a median wage of $60,280 in the Johnstown, PA area 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: “Saint Francis University Behavioral Sciences: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/saint-francis-university/majors/behavioral-sciences (College Scorecard and BLS data).