Behavioral Sciences at University of Phoenix-Texas

This University of Phoenix behavioral sciences program delivers solid earnings that outperform most competitors, but comes with a significant cost burden that demands careful consideration. Graduates earn $38,087 in their first year—ranking in the 75th percentile nationally and 60th percentile among Texas programs. However, they carry nearly $50,000 in debt, almost double the national median of $26,944 for this field, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 1.31.

The concerning reality is that earnings actually decline slightly over four years instead of growing, dropping to $37,783 by year four. This stagnation means graduates will struggle longer to pay down that substantial debt load. While the program produces higher initial earnings than most behavioral sciences programs, the premium price tag—reflected in debt levels that rank in just the 5th percentile nationally (meaning 95% of similar programs saddle students with less debt)—significantly erodes the value proposition.

For anxious parents, the math is straightforward: your child will likely earn more initially than peers from other behavioral sciences programs, but will spend years longer paying off educational debt. Given that even the University of Houston-Clear Lake produces similar outcomes with presumably lower costs, this program's premium pricing makes it a questionable investment unless your child has specific career goals that justify the extra financial burden.