Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis Online
Overview
When people receive the guidance, assistance, and expertise they need from behavior professionals, their lives change for the better. The master’s in applied behavior analysis online program from Regis College will teach you the techniques and treatment approaches you’ll need to meaningfully analyze and help people improve their behavior.
Our dynamic and flexible online program can empower your career success, whether you want to work in a clinical, research, or supervisory role, for example, implementing research interventions as a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA) or registered behavior technician (RBT).
Our field-experienced faculty will help equip you with the applicable knowledge you’ll need to improve behavioral outcomes for individuals in your community — giving you the opportunity to make a significant impact in your career.
Calendar
Credits: 33-39
Courses: 7
Duration: 16-20 months
Application Deadline:
December 15, 2025
Upcoming Start Date:
January 5, 2026




Benefits of Pursuing a Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis Online
At Regis College, we designed our online applied behavior analysis (ABA) program to be closely aligned with our highly successful on-campus program because we believe that everyone, regardless of where they live, deserves access to top-quality applied behavior analysis instruction. Our flexible online format allows you to complete coursework on your schedule without sacrificing the attentive instruction and interactive learning opportunities that on-campus students experience.
You’ll cover topics that include concepts and principles of ABA, treatment evaluations, and behavior assessments. We combine research and hands-on experience to educate students starting out and those seeking advancement in the field.
Applied Behavior Analysis Program Options
The master’s program is for students from a wide variety of backgrounds with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
In addition to our master’s program, we offer a certificate option to help you achieve your professional aspirations.
Online Master of Applied Behavior Analysis
Post-Master’s Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate
Program Mission
Program Objectives
- Explain the causes of behavior from assessment of behavior to intervention in both scientific and layman’s terms.
- Create effective measurement procedures for culturally sensitive behavioral targets.
- Conduct a variety of indirect assessments, skills assessments, and functional behavioral assessments and interpret the results.
- Design effective, empirically validated programs based on assessment results.
- Interpret visual displays of data across a variety of single-subject designs.
- Train caregivers, including staff and parents, to implement culturally sensitive, empirically validated interventions.
- Supervise behavior analytic interventions.
- Demonstrate ethical and culturally competent treatment of all individuals.
- Provide comprehensive care using multidisciplinary collaboration.
Department Mission
Programs applying for master’s-level accreditation or re-accreditation must publicly display the following information.
Annual reporting period:
2024 (2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31)
Number of students whose degrees were conferred by the program:
MS in ABA: 30
Certificate in ABA: 4
Median years until graduation for students whose degrees were conferred by the program:
MS in ABA: 2 years
Certificate in ABA: 15 Months
Number of students enrolled in the program:
87 (MS: 74, Certificate: 13)
Number of students no longer enrolled for any reason other than conferral of degree:
11 (MS: 9; Certificate: 2) – including Hiatus of leave of absence, dismissal, withdrawal, withdrawal-administrative
Number of completed applications received:
65 (MS: 50; Certificate: 15)
Number of students admitted:
55 (MS: 41; Certificate: 14)
Number of first-time candidates sitting for their Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) examination: 2024:
Percentage of first-time candidates passing the BCBA certification examination:
Number of graduates obtaining a master’s-level state license as a behavior analyst:
Unknown
Median undergraduate grade point average (GPA) for applicants admitted (reported on a four-point scale):
3.23
Median standardized test scores:
N/A
Program Outcomes Annual Reporting Period: 2024
- Number of students whose degrees were conferred by the program: MS in ABA: 30; Certificate in ABA: 4
- Median years until graduation for students whose degrees were conferred by the program: MS in ABA: 2 years; Certificate in ABA: 15 months
- Number of students enrolled in the program: 87 (MS: 74; Certificate: 13)
- Number of students no longer enrolled for any reason other than conferral of degree: 11 (MS: 9; Certificate: 2)– including Hiatus of leave of absence, dismissal, withdrawal, withdrawal-administrative
- Number of completed applications received: 65 (MS: 50; Certificate: 15)
- Number of students admitted: 55 (MS: 41; Certificate: 14)
- Number of first-time candidates sitting for their Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) examination: 2024: First Time Candidates
- Percentage of first-time candidates passing the BCBA certification examination: Pass Rates
- Number of graduates obtaining a master’s-level state license as a behavior analyst: Unknown
- Median undergraduate grade point average (GPA) for applicants admitted (reported on a four-point scale): 3.23
- Median standardized test scores: Not applicable



What Can I Do with a Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis?
ABA Master’s Online Career Paths
Behavior analysts are employed by residential and outpatient treatment facilities, schools, childcare centers, and hospitals. They help parents, teachers, and school administrators analyze behavior, develop behavior plans, and train parents and staff. Numerous career opportunities are available for behavior analysts, including:
- ABA training coordinator
- University/college professor
- Clinical supervisor
- Clinical director
What Is the Typical Master’s in ABA Salary?
Master’s in ABA Job Outlook
According to the Behavior Analyst Certification Board*, from 2010 to 2021, demand for behavior analysts holding a BCBA or BCBA-D (for those with a doctoral degree) certification increased by 5,852%. Year-over-year nationwide demand for certified individuals increased each year since 2010, with a 38% increase from 2020 to 2021 alone.
As of 2022, demand for these professionals is expected to continue to increase. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 20% growth in the field over the next eight years.
Careers with an Online Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis
As a behavior analyst, you may have career opportunities such as:
ABA Training Coordinator*
Median wage: $59,259
ABA training coordinators often consult and teach about the principles of applied behavior analysis. They may provide training opportunities in a specific organization, school, or clinic, or for community educational purposes.
Employers often include:
- Outpatient care centers
- Local and state government agencies
- Self-employment/individual contractor
University/College Professor*
Median wage: $69,296
A BCBA university/college professor typically teaches courses on various topics related to applied behavior analysis. A professor may also provide clinical services, hold an administrative position, or conduct research in the field of ABA.
Employers often include:
- Public and private universities
- Community and four-year colleges
- Online educational institutions
Clinical Supervisor*
Median wage: $61,315
The BCBA clinical supervisor oversees the training and supervision of BCBAs and/or trainees delivering services to clients. A clinical supervisor may conduct assessments, review treatment plans and goals, and provide ongoing feedback of treatment program implementation.
Employers often include:
- Outpatient care centers
- Local and state governments
- Self-employment/individual contractor
Clinical Director*
Median wage: $73,698
The BCBA clinical director is responsible for managing all aspects of clinical operations relating to client treatment. A clinical director may also oversee administrative operations, develop policies and procedures, and provide supervision for clinical supervisors.
Employers often include:
- Outpatient care centers
- Local and state governments
- Self-employment/individual contractor
Ready for Your Next Step?
Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis Online Program Curriculum
Courses Required for Online Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Minimum GPA 2.75 (3.0 GPA preferred)
- One letter of recommendation (minimum)
- Current resume that includes educational, work, and volunteer history
- Personal statement
- Program director reserves the right to request an interview
- Currently, the BACB® requires transcript evaluations from Foundation for International Services (FIS) for international credentials. If you plan to apply for BACB® certification in the future, please use the BACB® preferred vendor for your degree equivalency evaluation. To confirm FIS is the current vendor, please check the most current version of the BCBA® handbook located at: https://www.bacb.com/bcba/. Please note, all final decisions regarding exam eligibility ultimately belong to the BACB®.
Why Choose Regis for Your ABA Degree?
The Regis College Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis (MSABA) program uses active responding role-play, peer presentations, and comprehensive practicums to deepen your learning experience in the field of applied behavior analysis and help you better address the unique needs of children and adults with behavioral issues.
Recognized across the country, Regis College’s two-year ABA program provides a dynamic and interactive learning environment, exceptional faculty, and guaranteed field experience — all leading to personal and professional satisfaction.
You can place your focus on one course at a time, thanks to our intensive eight-week hybrid format. Small interactive classes set our program apart from those at other institutions and provide you with a lifelong professional network.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Regis Online ABA has many benefits, the first being the accelerated coursework. In the ABA program, coursework is intensive and thorough, but remains flexible. In addition to acquiring the necessary knowledge and skills to be successful, students are also completing their degree or certificate faster, which makes a big difference when your goal is to enter the workforce.
Regis Online faculty are knowledgeable in their field and have widely varied training backgrounds. Students in the ABA programs have the opportunity to learn from professors that have been trained across the country and are working in a diverse range of specialties.
We aim to foster a sense of community within the Regis online ABA programs. We offer live session meetings via Zoom so that students can interact with faculty and their classmates on a weekly basis. The ABA program is an open and friendly environment so that students feel supported, connected, and part of the Regis community.
Finally, Regis College was founded in 1927 on the core values of gracious hospitality, love, and service of the Dear Neighbor without distinction, peaceful resolution of conflict, and care for all God’s creation. Those values are a natural fit for our ABA programs and curricula.
Online Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis Resources
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Online Applied Behavior Analysis Courses and Curriculum
Online applied behavior analysis courses give students an opportunity to build the behavioral theory knowledge and practical skills they need to change lives.
Tuition and Fees
$1025
Per credit hour
$200-$400
Estimated cost of textbooks per course
Ways to Save on Your Tuition

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