Applied Behavior Analysis programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 81 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for applied behavior analysis students pursuing a degree.
Where you study applied behavior analysis matters for your future. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Applied Behavior Analysis rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
Applied Behavior Analysis Rankings by Degree Level
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No school ranked higher than Vanderbilt University this year for applied behavior analysis. Set in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Vanderbilt University graduates 94% of students within six years. Vanderbilt University awarded about 15 applied behavior analysis degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their applied behavior analysis degree from Vanderbilt University earn around $77,997 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,975.
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Simmons College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best applied behavior analysis schools. Set in the city of Boston, Simmons College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 72% of students finish within six years. Simmons College awarded about 108 applied behavior analysis degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the applied behavior analysis program make about $68,173 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,740 to complete this degree.
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University Of South Florida Main Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in applied behavior analysis, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 67 applied behavior analysis students who graduated with this degree at University Of South Florida Main Campus in the most recent data year. Applied Behavior Analysis graduates of University Of South Florida Main Campus earn a median of $65,597 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,829.
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Texas A And M University College Station came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best applied behavior analysis schools. This very large public university is located in the city of College Station. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Texas A And M University College Station awarded about 20 applied behavior analysis degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, applied behavior analysis degree recipients from Texas A And M University College Station generally make around $67,722. Students borrow a median of $20,031 to complete this degree.
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Saint Josephs University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best applied behavior analysis schools. Saint Josephs University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 42 applied behavior analysis students who graduated with this degree at Saint Josephs University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the applied behavior analysis program make about $65,421 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,426 to complete this degree.
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George Mason University landed the #6 spot for applied behavior analysis this year. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. There were roughly 90 applied behavior analysis students who graduated with this degree at George Mason University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their applied behavior analysis degree from George Mason University earn around $60,240 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,529 to complete this degree.
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University Of Georgia earned the #7 position for applied behavior analysis this year. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public institution. University Of Georgia graduates 90% of students within six years. There were roughly 20 applied behavior analysis students who graduated with this degree at University Of Georgia in the most recent data year. Applied Behavior Analysis graduates of University Of Georgia earn a median of $67,580 early in their careers. University Of Georgia graduates carry a median of $21,792 in student loans.
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Cuny Queens College placed #8 among the best applied behavior analysis schools. Set in the city of Queens, Cuny Queens College is a large public institution. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. Cuny Queens College awarded about 17 applied behavior analysis degrees in the most recent data year. Applied Behavior Analysis graduates of Cuny Queens College earn a median of $68,068 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,157.
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Pepperdine University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best applied behavior analysis schools. Located in the suburb of Malibu, Pepperdine University is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. Pepperdine University awarded about 70 applied behavior analysis degrees in the most recent data year. Applied Behavior Analysis graduates of Pepperdine University earn a median of $67,205 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,645 to complete this degree.
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Northeastern University Global Network ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best applied behavior analysis schools. Northeastern University Global Network is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. There were roughly 38 applied behavior analysis students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern University Global Network in the most recent data year. Applied Behavior Analysis graduates of Northeastern University Global Network earn a median of $58,377 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,331 to complete this degree.
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California State University Northridge came in at #11 for applied behavior analysis this year. California State University Northridge is a very large public school located in the city of Northridge. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. California State University Northridge awarded about 16 applied behavior analysis degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their applied behavior analysis degree from California State University Northridge earn around $81,871 in the first couple years of their career. California State University Northridge graduates carry a median of $16,202 in student loans.
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Fresno Pacific University placed #12 among the best applied behavior analysis schools. Set in the city of Fresno, Fresno Pacific University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 50% of students finish within six years. Fresno Pacific University awarded about 18 applied behavior analysis degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the applied behavior analysis program make about $60,890 in their early career. Fresno Pacific University graduates carry a median of $24,596 in student loans.
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National University earned the #13 position for applied behavior analysis this year. National University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Diego. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. About 780 applied behavior analysis degrees were awarded at National University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, applied behavior analysis degree recipients from National University generally make around $57,834. National University graduates carry a median of $30,426 in student loans.
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Michigan State University came in at #14 for applied behavior analysis this year. This very large public university is located in the city of East Lansing. Michigan State University graduates 81% of students within six years. There were roughly 13 applied behavior analysis students who graduated with this degree at Michigan State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, applied behavior analysis degree recipients from Michigan State University generally make around $71,750. Michigan State University graduates carry a median of $25,213 in student loans.
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Endicott College placed #15 among the best applied behavior analysis schools. Located in the suburb of Beverly, Endicott College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. There were roughly 13 applied behavior analysis students who graduated with this degree at Endicott College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the applied behavior analysis program make about $55,361 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,973 to complete this degree.
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Grand Valley State University landed the #16 spot for applied behavior analysis this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Allendale. About 67% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 13 applied behavior analysis students who graduated with this degree at Grand Valley State University in the most recent data year. Applied Behavior Analysis graduates of Grand Valley State University earn a median of $54,320 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,378.
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Touro College landed the #17 spot for applied behavior analysis this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. About 76% of students finish within six years. Touro College awarded about 50 applied behavior analysis degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their applied behavior analysis degree from Touro College earn around $57,806 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,285.
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Niagara University placed #18 among the best applied behavior analysis schools. Set in the suburb of Niagara University, Niagara University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. Niagara University awarded about 54 applied behavior analysis degrees in the most recent data year. Applied Behavior Analysis graduates of Niagara University earn a median of $51,918 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,208 to complete this degree.
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University Of North Texas landed the #19 spot for applied behavior analysis this year. University Of North Texas is a very large public school located in the city of Denton. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 134 applied behavior analysis degrees were awarded at University Of North Texas in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, applied behavior analysis degree recipients from University Of North Texas generally make around $58,758. Typical student debt for the program is $19,583.
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Arizona State University landed the #20 spot for applied behavior analysis this year. Set in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. About 25 applied behavior analysis degrees were awarded at Arizona State University in the most recent year. Applied Behavior Analysis graduates of Arizona State University earn a median of $69,344 early in their careers. Arizona State University graduates carry a median of $21,842 in student loans.
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Bowling Green State University Main Campus landed the #21 spot for applied behavior analysis this year. Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Bowling Green. About 61% of students finish within six years. Bowling Green State University Main Campus awarded about 14 applied behavior analysis degrees in the most recent data year. Applied Behavior Analysis graduates of Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn a median of $45,196 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,449 to complete this degree.
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Brandman University Part Of The Chapman University System placed #22 among the best applied behavior analysis schools. Set in the suburb of Aliso Viejo, Brandman University Part Of The Chapman University System is a large public institution. About 43 applied behavior analysis degrees were awarded at Brandman University Part Of The Chapman University System in the most recent year. Students who receive their applied behavior analysis degree from Brandman University Part Of The Chapman University System earn around $65,898 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,471 to complete this degree.
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Regis College placed #23 among the best applied behavior analysis schools. Regis College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Weston. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. Regis College awarded about 55 applied behavior analysis degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the applied behavior analysis program make about $72,803 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,441 to complete this degree.
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Mount St Marys University ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best applied behavior analysis schools. Located in the rural area of Emmitsburg, Mount St Marys University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 32 applied behavior analysis students who graduated with this degree at Mount St Marys University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, applied behavior analysis degree recipients from Mount St Marys University generally make around $50,657. Students borrow a median of $23,539 to complete this degree.
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University Of Oregon came in at #25 for applied behavior analysis this year. University Of Oregon is a very large public school located in the city of Eugene. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Oregon awarded about 15 applied behavior analysis degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, applied behavior analysis degree recipients from University Of Oregon generally make around $44,628. Typical student debt for the program is $22,034.
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Rest of the Top 50 Applied Behavior Analysis Schools
Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong applied behavior analysis education:
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 81 schools evaluated.
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).
