2027 Best Applied Behavior Analysis Schools in Minnesota

Applied Behavior Analysis is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools to find the best for applied behavior analysis students.

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• Best Applied Behavior Analysis Schools in Minnesota

Best Schools for Applied Behavior Analysis in Minnesota

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

Top Schools in Applied Behavior Analysis

1

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

26 Applied Behavior Analysis Degrees Awarded

$50,147 Median Starting Salary

Saint Cloud State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in applied behavior analysis. This large public university is located in the city of Saint Cloud. About 39% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 26 applied behavior analysis students who graduated with this degree at Saint Cloud State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their applied behavior analysis degree from Saint Cloud State University earn around $50,147 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,948 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in applied behavior analysis from Saint Cloud State University

2

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

1,352 Applied Behavior Analysis Degrees Awarded

$57,897 Median Starting Salary

Capella University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best applied behavior analysis schools. Set in the city of Minneapolis, Capella University is a very large private for-profit institution. Capella University graduates 20% of students within six years. There were roughly 1,352 applied behavior analysis students who graduated with this degree at Capella University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their applied behavior analysis degree from Capella University earn around $57,897 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $35,998. More information about a degree in applied behavior analysis from Capella University

Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 2 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.