2027 Best Value Applied Behavior Analysis Schools in the The Plains States Region
[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 13 schools to find the best return on investment for applied behavior analysis students.
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2027 Best Value Applied Behavior Analysis Schools in the The Plains States Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in applied behavior analysis, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Applied Behavior Analysis Schools
Leading the list is Missouri Southern State University, our #1 best value for applied behavior analysis in the The Plains States Region. Set in the city of Joplin, Missouri Southern State University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,600, while out-of-state students pay about $18,300. Students borrow a median of $22,241 to complete the applied behavior analysis program here. Early-career applied behavior analysis graduates make about $39,434. Set against $22,241 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 97%.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Nebraska At Omaha one of the best values for applied behavior analysis. Located in the city of Omaha, University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $8,718 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $23,206. Typical student debt for applied behavior analysis graduates is $21,783. Soon after graduation, applied behavior analysis degree recipients from University Of Nebraska At Omaha generally make around $48,906. That is a strong return on a $21,783 median debt. The acceptance rate is 87%.
Saint Cloud State University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value applied behavior analysis schools. Set in the city of Saint Cloud, Saint Cloud State University is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,245 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $24,948 to complete the applied behavior analysis program here. Soon after graduation, applied behavior analysis degree recipients from Saint Cloud State University generally make around $50,147. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Saint Cloud State University admits about 95% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in applied behavior analysis will find it at Wichita State University, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Wichita, Wichita State University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,684, compared with $19,869 for out-of-state students. Applied Behavior Analysis graduates carry a median of $24,262 in student loans. Early-career applied behavior analysis graduates make about $49,278. That is a strong return on a $24,262 median debt. Wichita State University admits about 94% of applicants.
University Of Central Missouri came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value applied behavior analysis schools. University Of Central Missouri is a large public school located in the town of Warrensburg. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,050, while out-of-state students pay about $18,600. Students borrow a median of $24,304 to complete the applied behavior analysis program here. Soon after graduation, applied behavior analysis degree recipients from University Of Central Missouri generally make around $49,762. That is a strong return on a $24,304 median debt. University Of Central Missouri admits about 64% of applicants.
University Of Missouri St Louis earned the #6 position for value in applied behavior analysis this year. Set in the suburb of Saint Louis, University Of Missouri St Louis is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,120, compared with $37,620 for out-of-state students. Applied Behavior Analysis graduates carry a median of $25,943 in student loans. Soon after graduation, applied behavior analysis degree recipients from University Of Missouri St Louis generally make around $56,723. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Missouri St Louis admits about 63% of applicants.
Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies placed #7 among the best values for applied behavior analysis. Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Fayette. In-state tuition and fees average $7,500. Applied Behavior Analysis graduates carry a median of $25,033 in student loans. Early-career applied behavior analysis graduates make about $36,918. That is a strong return on a $25,033 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%.
Southeast Missouri State University came in at #8 for value in applied behavior analysis this year. Located in the city of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,903. Students borrow a median of $23,289 to complete the applied behavior analysis program here. Early-career applied behavior analysis graduates make about $57,595. Set against $23,289 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.
Capella University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value applied behavior analysis schools. Capella University is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Minneapolis. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,400. Students borrow a median of $35,998 to complete the applied behavior analysis program here. Applied Behavior Analysis graduates of Capella University earn a median of $57,897 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of North Dakota ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value applied behavior analysis schools. Located in the city of Grand Forks, University Of North Dakota is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,951, compared with $15,570 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for applied behavior analysis graduates is $25,110. Soon after graduation, applied behavior analysis degree recipients from University Of North Dakota generally make around $64,378. That is a strong return on a $25,110 median debt. The acceptance rate is 77%.
University Of Missouri Columbia placed #11 among the best values for applied behavior analysis. Set in the city of Columbia, University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,837 in tuition and fees, compared with $36,056 for out-of-state students. Applied Behavior Analysis graduates carry a median of $21,818 in student loans. Soon after graduation, applied behavior analysis degree recipients from University Of Missouri Columbia generally make around $53,134. Set against $21,818 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 78%.
University Of South Dakota earned the #12 position for value in applied behavior analysis this year. Set in the town of Vermillion, University Of South Dakota is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,432, while out-of-state students pay about $12,942. Applied Behavior Analysis graduates carry a median of $26,322 in student loans. Early-career applied behavior analysis graduates make about $48,320. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 99%.
Saint Louis University Main Campus earned the #13 position for value in applied behavior analysis this year. Saint Louis University Main Campus is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Louis. Students from in state pay about $55,760 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for applied behavior analysis graduates is $26,586. Soon after graduation, applied behavior analysis degree recipients from Saint Louis University Main Campus generally make around $62,182. That is a strong return on a $26,586 median debt. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 13 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 13 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).
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