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2027 Best Applied Behavior Analysis Schools in the Great Lakes Region

12 Colleges in the United States
892 Applied Behavior Analysis Degrees Awarded
$57,199 Avg Early-Career Salary

Applied Behavior Analysis programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their applied behavior analysis programs.

College Factual analyzed 12 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best applied behavior analysis schools.

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Best Schools for Applied Behavior Analysis in the Great Lakes Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the applied behavior analysis degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Applied Behavior Analysis

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

No school ranked higher than Michigan State University this year for applied behavior analysis. Michigan State University is a very large public school 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. Students who receive their applied behavior analysis degree from Michigan State University earn around $71,750 in the first couple years of their career. Michigan State University graduates carry a median of $25,213 in student loans. Get the full applied behavior analysis details for Michigan State University

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Grand Valley State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in applied behavior analysis, landing the #2 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Allendale. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. 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. More information about a degree in applied behavior analysis from Grand Valley State University

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A rank of #3 makes Bowling Green State University Main Campus one of the top schools for applied behavior analysis. Located in the town of Bowling Green, Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Bowling Green State University Main Campus graduates 61% of students within six years. About 14 applied behavior analysis degrees were awarded at Bowling Green State University Main Campus in the most recent 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. Read more about the applied behavior analysis program at Bowling Green State University Main Campus

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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in applied behavior analysis, landing the #4 spot this year. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Cincinnati. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 254 applied behavior analysis degrees were awarded at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, applied behavior analysis degree recipients from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus generally make around $58,516. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus graduates carry a median of $19,000 in student loans. Read more about the applied behavior analysis program at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

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University Of Dayton is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in applied behavior analysis, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Dayton, University Of Dayton is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. University Of Dayton awarded about 17 applied behavior analysis degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the applied behavior analysis program make about $50,838 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,033 to complete this degree. Read more about the applied behavior analysis program at University Of Dayton

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Wayne State University placed #6 among the best applied behavior analysis schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Detroit. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. There were roughly 12 applied behavior analysis students who graduated with this degree at Wayne State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their applied behavior analysis degree from Wayne State University earn around $58,918 in the first couple years of their career. Wayne State University graduates carry a median of $26,689 in student loans. More information about a degree in applied behavior analysis from Wayne State University

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University Of Michigan Dearborn earned the #7 position for applied behavior analysis this year. University Of Michigan Dearborn is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Dearborn. About 58% of students finish within six years. About 12 applied behavior analysis degrees were awarded at University Of Michigan Dearborn in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, applied behavior analysis degree recipients from University Of Michigan Dearborn generally make around $62,536. Typical student debt for the program is $26,516. More information about a degree in applied behavior analysis from University Of Michigan Dearborn

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Western Michigan University placed #8 among the best applied behavior analysis schools. Western Michigan University is a large public school located in the city of Kalamazoo. Western Michigan University graduates 58% of students within six years. There were roughly 19 applied behavior analysis students who graduated with this degree at Western Michigan University in the most recent data year. Applied Behavior Analysis graduates of Western Michigan University earn a median of $57,368 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in applied behavior analysis from Western Michigan University

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Ball State University landed the #9 spot for applied behavior analysis this year. Located in the city of Muncie, Ball State University is a very large public university. Ball State University graduates 62% of students within six years. There were roughly 64 applied behavior analysis students who graduated with this degree at Ball State University in the most recent data year. Applied Behavior Analysis graduates of Ball State University earn a median of $64,930 early in their careers. Ball State University graduates carry a median of $27,075 in student loans. See the full applied behavior analysis program report for Ball State University

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The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Chicago ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best applied behavior analysis schools. Set in the city of Chicago, The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Chicago is a small private not-for-profit institution. The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Chicago awarded about 22 applied behavior analysis degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the applied behavior analysis program make about $64,850 in their early career. The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Chicago graduates carry a median of $40,645 in student loans. Read more about the applied behavior analysis program at The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Chicago

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National Louis University placed #11 among the best applied behavior analysis schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Chicago. About 30% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 18 applied behavior analysis students who graduated with this degree at National Louis University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, applied behavior analysis degree recipients from National Louis University generally make around $57,591. Typical student debt for the program is $29,242. More information about a degree in applied behavior analysis from National Louis University

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Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Global came in at #12 for applied behavior analysis this year. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Global is a very large public university. About 33% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 434 applied behavior analysis students who graduated with this degree at Purdue University Global in the most recent data year. Applied Behavior Analysis graduates of Purdue University Global earn a median of $39,572 early in their careers. Purdue University Global graduates carry a median of $42,443 in student loans. Read more about the applied behavior analysis program at Purdue University Global

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Notes and References

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 · 12 schools evaluated.

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