Author Archives: Rebecca Turley

Rebecca is a full-time writer and editor with a BA in Journalism and Communications. Throughout her career she has contributed to high-profile websites and blogs related to psychology, social and behavioral sciences, teaching and more. You can connect with Rebecca on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/rebecca-turley.

Behavior Analysis Certificates

BCBA® Certification: Steps, Exam, Costs & Timeline A plain-language guide to the Board Certified Behavior Analyst credential — what it is, who issues it, and what the path to certification actually involves. Two Academic Paths to BCBA® Certification The BCBA® …

Degrees Online

Why Choose an Online ABA Degree Over a Campus-Based Option? Applied Behavior Analysis is a growing field with applications in autism treatment, education, corporate training, and behavioral health. An ABA degree online makes it accessible to pursue the education you …

Online Degree

Why Choose an Online ABA Degree Over a Campus-Based Option? Applied Behavior Analysis is one of the fastest-growing fields in behavioral health. For working professionals, parents, and career changers, online ABA programs provide a practical path to BCBA® or BCaBA® …

Online Graduate Certificate

Why Choose an Online Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis? For working professionals who already hold a master’s or doctoral degree in a related field, an online graduate certificate in applied behavior analysis offers the most flexible path to BCBA® …

Behavior Analysis Certificate

Understanding Graduate Certificates vs. Behavior Analysis Certification Before exploring programs, it’s essential to understand an important distinction that confuses many prospective students (see BACB® eligibility requirements at bacb.com for official definitions): A graduate certificate in applied behavior analysis is not …

Online Behavior Analysis Graduate Programs

Why Choose Online Behavior Analysis Graduate Programs Over Campus-Based Options? For working professionals pursuing Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®) certification, online behavior analysis graduate programs offer a practical pathway to earning a master’s degree in behavior analysis without relocating or …

Masters In Applied Behavior Analysis

Why Pursue a Master’s in Behavioral Analysis? A master’s degree in applied behavior analysis is the standard educational pathway to Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®) certification—the credential that qualifies you to practice independently, supervise others, and advance into leadership roles. …

Bachelors In Behavior Analysis Online

Why Pursue an Online Bachelor’s in Behavior Analysis? An online bachelor’s degree in behavior analysis provides the foundational education needed to become a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA®). This professional credential qualifies you to work directly with clients under …

behavior analyst degree programs

Why Pursue a Behavior Analyst Degree? Applied Behavior Analysis is a rapidly growing field in healthcare and education, with increasing demand for qualified behavior analysts. Whether you’re exploring your first ABA degree or looking to advance from a behavior specialist …

Online Degrees

Why Choose an Online ABA Degree Over a Campus-Based Option? For the right student, an online ABA degree isn’t just a convenient alternative to an on-campus program — it’s the strategically better choice. The credential, the certification pathway, and the …

Student Affairs Administrator

A student affairs administrator works in higher education to support the full student experience: housing, financial aid, mental health, campus life, and career readiness. Most entry-level roles require a bachelor’s degree, while senior and leadership positions typically require a master’s …

The AppliedBehaviorAnalysisEDU Scholarship is Now Closed

Applied Behavior Analysis EDU Excellence in Practice Scholarship is Now Closed With a master’s degree being the standard requirement for board certification, becoming an ABA doesn’t come cheap. But if you’re dedicated enough to get into this field, you’re not …

Dr. Michael F. Dorsey

Dr. Dorsey started in the field of behavior analysis in the early 1970’s, working in research labs, schools and psychiatric hospitals. In the years since, he has made important contributions to the field as a practitioner and researcher, and even penned …

Jamie Waldvogel

Jamie Waldvogel (BCBA) founded Behave Your Best to bring the powerful principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to the general population. She and her team of consultants meet with families in their homes to help assess unwanted behaviors and find long-term …

62 Top Schools with Online ABA Programs

Countless fields have benefitted from the abundance of top-quality online programs that produce qualified graduates eager to make an impact in their field – and applied behavior analysis is no exception. You probably already know you will need BCBA® certification …

North Carolina Salary

Legislation passed in 2015 has bolstered the salary prospects for Board Certified Behavior Analysis providing autism treatment in North Carolina. This event marked, “a historic day for North Carolina and the 65,000 plus families affected by autism in our state,” …

Nebraska Salary

After ten years in the field, the median salary among Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA®s) in Nebraska was $55,915 as of December 2016. Top earning ABAs whose salaries fall within the 90th percentile can earn up to $84,000 a year. …

Tennessee Salary

Back in 1999 when the US Department of Education began tracking the number of students with autism in the nation’s public school systems in earnest, there were just over 1,000 students in Tennessee that had been diagnosed with the disorder. …

Pennsylvania Salary

Organizations like the non-profit ABA in PA Initiative, among other groups, have been working tirelessly to influence policy and improve access to applied behavior analysis therapy. Their efforts have been focused on seeing to it that all major insurance providers …

Massachusetts Salary

Massachusetts is unique in the nation, being one of only a handful of states that does not cap reimbursement for autism services based on age, cost or the number of treatment hours. That means Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA®s) have …

Missouri Salary

Experienced board-certified behavior analysts (BCBA®s) in Missouri can earn salaries as high as $104,940 a year, according to 2021 statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).  Missouri Mandates Insurance Coverage for Autism Treatment ABA intervention has been used …

Idaho Salary

Experienced board-certified behavior analysts (BCBA®s) in Idaho can earn salaries as high as $95,200 a year, according to 2021 statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).  Salaries for Experienced BCBA®s in the Largest Metropolitan areas of Idaho  The …

District of Columbia Salary

Experienced Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA®s) in Washington, DC earned up to $159,800, while the overall median figure was $110,590, according to 2021 statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). DC.gov amended its regulations for the treatment of …

Salaries for Applied Behavior Analysts in California

Experienced board-certified behavior analysts (BCBA®s) in California can earn salaries as high as $112,210 a year, according to 2021 statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Burning Glass Technologies reported that California was one of the top three …

Arkansas Salary

Experienced board-certified behavior analysts (BCBA®s) in Arkansas can earn salaries as high as $94,950, according to 2021 statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). While BCBA®s serve a variety of functions, many practice applied behavior analysis (ABA) which …

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Why We Built This Site Applied behavior analysis has been quietly transforming lives for decades. Long before ABA became widely known for its work with children on the autism spectrum, behavior analysts were applying the same evidence-based principles to addiction, …

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Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is one of the most rigorously studied, evidence-backed approaches to understanding and changing human behavior. It’s the foundation of autism therapy, but ABA extends well beyond that into education, mental health, substance abuse treatment, and organizational …