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Applied behavior analysis is the scientific study of human behavior with the goal of helping individuals improve their social, educational, health, adaptive skills, and behavioral outcomes through the development of programming based on the principles of ABA.

UM-Dearborn offers two different paths to earning your Master of Science degree in applied behavior analysis. The accelerated 4+1 path can save you significant time and more than $12,000 in tuition.

Where an Applied Behavior Analysis Degree Will Take YouStudent teacher working with student.

The degree will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to work in clinical, educational, pre-vocational, vocational, home, and community settings. You may provide services to individuals who have problems involving academic performance, basic skills, behavior, and social interactions. You also may collect and analyze data, write and evaluate behavior intervention plans, train others to implement treatment plans, and oversee implementation of treatment plans.
Completion of the M.S. prepares you to complete the required supervised field work and sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst examination.

Career and Salary Outlook

The information in this table is meant to give you an idea of career opportunities with this degree. All information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and is meant to be averages across the United States. Please note that these figures reflect overall averages and may not represent entry-level salaries.

$65,910 Median Salary

Special Education Teachers

Overall employment of special education teachers is projected to show little or no change from 2022 to 2032.

Despite limited employment growth, about 33,500 openings for special education teachers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$44,040 Median Salary

Rehabilitation Counselors (master’s usually required)

Employment of rehabilitation counselors is projected to grow 2 percent from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

About 6,700 openings for rehabilitation counselors are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$61,710 Median Salary

School and Career Counselors (master’s usually required)

Employment of school and career counselors and advisors is projected to grow 5 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.

About 26,600 openings for school and career counselors and advisors are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$92,740 Median Salary

Psychologists (master’s or Ph.D. usually required)

Overall employment of psychologists is projected to grow 6 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.

About 12,800 openings for psychologists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$96,370 Median Salary

Occupational Therapists (master’s usually required)

Employment of occupational therapists is projected to grow 12 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 9,600 openings for occupational therapists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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This program will only admit students starting in the Fall term. Priority application deadline is March 15 and the hard application deadline is May 15.

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