2026 Best Applied Behavior Analysis Schools in Connecticut

Applied Behavior Analysis is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best applied behavior analysis schools.

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• Best Applied Behavior Analysis Schools in Connecticut

Best Schools for Applied Behavior Analysis in Connecticut

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall applied behavior analysis education in Connecticut.

Top Schools in Applied Behavior Analysis

1

Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT

35 Applied Behavior Analysis Degrees Awarded

$59,556 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked Western Connecticut State University the best school in the country for a degree in applied behavior analysis. Set in the city of Danbury, Western Connecticut State University is a mid-sized public institution. About 52% of students finish within six years. About 35 applied behavior analysis degrees were awarded at Western Connecticut State University in the most recent year. Applied Behavior Analysis graduates of Western Connecticut State University earn a median of $59,556 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,332 to complete this degree. See the full applied behavior analysis program report for Western Connecticut State University

2

Saint Joseph College
West Hartford, CT

10 Applied Behavior Analysis Degrees Awarded

$56,452 Median Starting Salary

Saint Joseph College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best applied behavior analysis schools. Set in the city of West Hartford, Saint Joseph College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 10 applied behavior analysis students who graduated with this degree at Saint Joseph College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, applied behavior analysis degree recipients from Saint Joseph College generally make around $56,452. Saint Joseph College graduates carry a median of $27,798 in student loans. See the full applied behavior analysis program report for Saint Joseph College

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 4 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.