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2024 Best Applied Behavior Analysis Schools in California

9 Colleges in California
1,304 Applied Behavior Analysis Degrees Awarded
If you plan on majoring in applied behavior analysis, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #155 in the country in terms of popularity. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 9 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Applied Behavior Analysis Schools in California ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,304 degrees in applied behavior analysis to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Applied Behavior Analysis School

Best Applied Behavior Analysis Schools in California The applied behavior analysis program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Applied Behavior Analysis rankings. For our Best Overall Applied Behavior Analysis School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Pick Your Applied Behavior Analysis Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Applied Behavior Analysis
Master's Degrees in Applied Behavior Analysis
Doctor's Degrees in Applied Behavior Analysis

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Applied Behavior Analysis Schools in California ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Applied Behavior Analysis in California

The schools below may not offer all types of applied behavior analysis degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top California Schools in Applied Behavior Analysis

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In CA
169 Applied Behavior Analysis Degrees Awarded

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in applied behavior analysis. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, The Chicago School Los Angeles Campus is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

There were roughly 169 applied behavior analysis students who graduated with this degree at The Chicago School Los Angeles Campus in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in applied behavior analysis from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In CA
37 Applied Behavior Analysis Degrees Awarded

Every student who is interested in applied behavior analysis needs to take a look at Fielding Graduate University. Fielding is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Santa Barbara. A Best Colleges rank of #47 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Fielding is a great university overall.

There were about 37 applied behavior analysis students who graduated with this degree at Fielding in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in applied behavior analysis from Fielding Graduate University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In CA

University of Southern California is a good option for students pursuing a degree in applied behavior analysis. USC is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Los Angeles. A Best Colleges rank of #11 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means USC is a great university overall.

There were about 12 applied behavior analysis students who graduated with this degree at USC in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In CA
164 Applied Behavior Analysis Degrees Awarded

Any student pursuing a degree in applied behavior analysis has to look into Pepperdine University. Located in the suburb of Malibu, Pepperdine is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #94 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Pepperdine is a great university overall.

There were approximately 164 applied behavior analysis students who graduated with this degree at Pepperdine in the most recent data year.

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National University
San Diego, CA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In CA
782 Applied Behavior Analysis Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of San Diego, National University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 33rd out of 168 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were approximately 782 applied behavior analysis students who graduated with this degree at National University in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in applied behavior analysis from National University

6
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In CA

The Chicago School Irvine Campus is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Anaheim.

There were about 13 applied behavior analysis students who graduated with this degree at The Chicago School Irvine Campus in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in applied behavior analysis from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Irvine

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In CA
33.3% Growth in Graduates

SMC is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Moraga. This college ranks 30th out of 168 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were approximately 9 applied behavior analysis students who graduated with this degree at SMC in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in applied behavior analysis from Saint Mary’s College of California

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In CA
60.0% Growth in Graduates

The Chicago School San Diego Campus is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Diego.

There were about 5 applied behavior analysis students who graduated with this degree at The Chicago School San Diego Campus in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in applied behavior analysis from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at San Diego

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In CA

Located in the large city of Northridge, CSUN is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 49th out of 168 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.

There were roughly 26 applied behavior analysis students who graduated with this degree at CSUN in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in applied behavior analysis from California State University - Northridge

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Located in the city of Sacramento, Sac State is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 39th out of 168 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.More information about a degree in applied behavior analysis from California State University - Sacramento


 

Best Applied Behavior Analysis Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Applied Behavior Analysis Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Washington 831 0
Oregon 587 3

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One of 17 majors within the Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology area of study, Applied Behavior Analysis has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Applied Behavior Analysis

Related Major Annual Graduates
Clinical Psychology 1,761
Counseling Psychology 1,391
School Psychology 486
Industrial & Organizational Psychology 363
Applied Psychology 265
Forensic Psychology 239
Other Psychology & Counseling 166
Educational Psychology 72
Health/Medical Psychology 64
Transpersonal/Spiritual Psychology 22

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