Best ABA Schools Near Valley, AL (2026)

Valley, Alabama has 4 accredited schools offering applied behavior analysis programs, with tuition ranging from $12,890 to $34,922 per year for indexed programs. Valley has a population of about 10,406. Median household income is $55,422 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Alabama, the top-earning applied behavior analysis-related role is Therapist, All Other at a median $68,270 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Applied Behavior Analysis Schools to Valley

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer applied behavior analysis programs near Valley, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Valley city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Valley. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Auburn University

Auburn, AL 23.2 miles from Valley
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
76.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 46%
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,337
Avg net price $24,323/yr
Tuition
In‑state$12,890
Out‑of‑state$34,922
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 151

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL 77.9 miles from Valley
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,235
Avg net price $14,279/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Troy University

Troy, AL 83.3 miles from Valley
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,062
Avg net price $16,527/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Huntsville, AL 156.8 miles from Valley
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
65.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 69%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,767
Avg net price $18,796/yr
Tuition
In‑state$12,132
Out‑of‑state$26,408
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama applied behavior analysis page.


Applied Behavior Analysis Wages Near Valley

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Alabama, statewide)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$47,310
Therapist, All Other$68,270
Special Education Teacher, All Other$49,520
Counselor, All Other$47,580

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Valley at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population10,406Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$55,422Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+17.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited applied behavior analysis schools are near Valley, AL?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering applied behavior analysis programs near Valley. The closest is Auburn University in Auburn, AL (23.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Troy University (83.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying applied behavior analysis roles in Alabama?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying applied behavior analysis-related roles in Alabama are: Therapist, All Other ($68,270), Special Education Teacher, All Other ($49,520), Counselor, All Other ($47,580). Wages for Valley workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Opelika instead of Valley?

Opelika, AL is 15.4 miles from Valley and has its own set of local applied behavior analysis programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Valley an affordable place to study applied behavior analysis?

Valley’s median household income of $55,422 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Valley while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Alabama public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Other Programs Available in Valley

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Valley:

Data verified: September 1, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.