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Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis

Master’s Degrees in Applied Behavior Analysis

4,526 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 85 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a master's degree in applied behavior analysis. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 42% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.8% of applied behavior analysis graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Applied Behavior Analysis Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,526 people earned their master's degree in applied behavior analysis. This earns it the #48 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in applied behavior analysis at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 4,526
Graduate Certificate 1,457
Doctor’s Degree 174

Earnings of Applied Behavior Analysis Majors With Master’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for applied behavior analysis students who are master's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in applied behavior analysis. About 88.3% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 529
Women 3,997
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The racial-ethnic distribution of applied behavior analysis master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 276
Black or African American 481
Hispanic or Latino 950
White 2,206
International Students 125
Other Races/Ethnicities 488
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There are 85 colleges that offer a master’s degree in applied behavior analysis. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#2

National University

San Diego, California
766 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
65% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

National University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied behavior analysis. Each year, around 18,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 766 people received their master's degree in applied behavior analysis from National University. About 82% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida
355 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for applied behavior analysis majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida Institute of Technology. Roughly 6,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,860 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 355 people received their master's degree in applied behavior analysis from Florida Tech. Of these students, 90% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Simmons University

Boston, Massachusetts
195 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Simmons University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied behavior analysis. Each year, around 6,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,208 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 195 people received their master's degree in applied behavior analysis from Simmons. Of these students, 86% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

189 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied behavior analysis. Each year, around 40,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 189 people received their master's degree in applied behavior analysis from UC. Of these students, 92% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Pepperdine University

Malibu, California
164 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for applied behavior analysis majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pepperdine University. Roughly 9,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,400 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their master's degree in applied behavior analysis from Pepperdine. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.

96 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for applied behavior analysis majors who are seeking their master's degree is The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,576 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,624 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their master's degree in applied behavior analysis from The Chicago School Los Angeles Campus. Of these students, 90% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

75 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for applied behavior analysis majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of South Florida - Main Campus. Each year, around 50,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their master's degree in applied behavior analysis from USF Tampa. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.

#9

Bay Path University

Longmeadow, Massachusetts
72 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Bay Path University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied behavior analysis. Each year, around 3,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,227 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,235 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their master's degree in applied behavior analysis from Bay Path. About 92% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Carlos Albizu University - San Juan

San Juan, Puerto Rico
60 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
96% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Carlos Albizu University - San Juan is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied behavior analysis. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,138 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,558 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their master's degree in applied behavior analysis from Carlos Albizu University - San Juan. Of these students, 88% were women and 96% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Regis College

Weston, Massachusetts
56 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Regis College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied behavior analysis. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,688 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in applied behavior analysis from Regis College. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.

#12

Western Connecticut State University

Danbury, Connecticut
55 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for applied behavior analysis majors who are seeking their master's degree is Western Connecticut State University. Roughly 5,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,664 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in applied behavior analysis from WestConn. About 92% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
52 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for applied behavior analysis majors who are seeking their master's degree is Drexel University. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,293 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in applied behavior analysis from Drexel. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.

45 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for applied behavior analysis majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their master's degree in applied behavior analysis from Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.

44 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Chicago comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied behavior analysis. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,576 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,624 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in applied behavior analysis from The Chicago School Chicago Campus. Of these students, 94% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Cambridge College

Boston, Massachusetts
44 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cambridge College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied behavior analysis. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,072 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,035 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in applied behavior analysis from Cambridge College. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.

#17

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan
37 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Western Michigan University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied behavior analysis. Roughly 19,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,198 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,354 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in applied behavior analysis from WMU. About 80% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
36 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Texas is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied behavior analysis. Roughly 40,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,319 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in applied behavior analysis from UNT. Of these students, 94% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Daemen College

Amherst, New York
31 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Daemen College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied behavior analysis. Roughly 2,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,054 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in applied behavior analysis from Daemen College. Of these students, 88% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to applied behavior analysis that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Counseling Psychology 9,589
Clinical Psychology 2,956
School Psychology 2,441
Organizational Psychology 2,091
Educational Psychology 1,541

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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