2026 Best Value Applied Behavior Analysis Schools in Illinois

[Applied Behavior Analysis](/majors/psychology/clinical-counseling-applied-psychology/applied-behavior-analysis/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong applied behavior analysis education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value applied behavior analysis schools.
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2026 Best Value Applied Behavior Analysis Schools in Illinois
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the applied behavior analysis degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Applied Behavior Analysis Schools
National Louis University earned the #1 spot for value among applied behavior analysis schools in Illinois. National Louis University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,245. Applied Behavior Analysis graduates carry a median of $29,242 in student loans. Applied Behavior Analysis graduates of National Louis University earn a median of $57,591 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. National Louis University admits about 95% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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