# George Fox University: Behavioral Sciences (bachelor's)

Newberg, OR. IPEDS 208822, CIP 30.17. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/george-fox-university/majors/behavioral-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,613
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $56,440 (U.S. median for this major: $47,914 across 18 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $30,813 (U.S. median $26,865)
- Rank in OR: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$8,526

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.17 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $56,440 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,871 | $95,372 | 4.8 years |
| 30-48k | $23,580 | $98,329 | 4.9 years |
| 48-75k | $24,631 | $102,711 | 5.2 years |
| 75-110k | $32,052 | $133,657 | 6.7 years |
| 110k+ | $36,847 | $153,652 | 7.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Behavioral Sciences at OR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Fox University | $56,440 | $30,813 | $31,679 | 72% |

## Careers
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage $85,600 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, $87,010 OR, $80,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage $59,850 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, $56,770 OR, $61,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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