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2026 Best Applied Behavior Analysis Schools in New Jersey

2 Colleges in the United States
11 Applied Behavior Analysis Degrees Awarded
$58,258 Avg Early-Career Salary

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.

College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best applied behavior analysis schools.

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Best Schools for Applied Behavior Analysis in New Jersey

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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Caldwell College
Caldwell, NJ

Caldwell College tops our 2026 ranking of the best applied behavior analysis schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Caldwell. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 11 applied behavior analysis students who graduated with this degree at Caldwell College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their applied behavior analysis degree from Caldwell College earn around $58,258 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,188. Read more about the applied behavior analysis program at Caldwell College

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 6 schools evaluated.

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