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2027 Best Value Applied Behavior Analysis Schools in Illinois

[Applied Behavior Analysis](/majors/psychology/clinical-counseling-applied-psychology/applied-behavior-analysis/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools to find the best return on investment for applied behavior analysis students.

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• Best Value Applied Behavior Analysis Schools in Illinois

2027 Best Value Applied Behavior Analysis Schools in Illinois

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in applied behavior analysis, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Applied Behavior Analysis Schools

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National Louis University
Chicago, IL

$13,245 In-State Tuition & Fees

$29,242 Avg Student Debt

$45,799 Median Earnings (10yr)

National Louis University earned the #1 spot for value among applied behavior analysis schools in Illinois. Set in the city of Chicago, National Louis University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $13,245 in tuition and fees. Applied Behavior Analysis graduates carry a median of $29,242 in student loans. Early-career applied behavior analysis graduates make about $57,591. That is a strong return on a $29,242 median debt. National Louis University admits about 95% of applicants.

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Trinity Christian College
Palos Heights, IL

$20,605 In-State Tuition & Fees

$28,722 Avg Student Debt

$55,700 Median Earnings (10yr)

A rank of #2 makes Trinity Christian College one of the best values for applied behavior analysis. Trinity Christian College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Palos Heights. In-state tuition and fees average $20,605. Students borrow a median of $28,722 to complete the applied behavior analysis program here. Soon after graduation, applied behavior analysis degree recipients from Trinity Christian College generally make around $48,400. Set against $28,722 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 85%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 2 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.