Best ABA Schools Near Sierra Vista, AZ (2026)

Updated September 1, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Sierra Vista, Arizona has 1 accredited school offering applied behavior analysis programs. Sierra Vista has a population of about 45,203. Median household income is $69,783 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ metro area, the top-earning applied behavior analysis-related role is Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor at a median $64,950 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Applied Behavior Analysis Schools to Sierra Vista

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer applied behavior analysis programs near Sierra Vista, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Sierra Vista 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 Sierra Vista. 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

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ 59.4 miles from Sierra Vista
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
69.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,979
Avg net price $16,674/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 250

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Tempe, AZ 159.1 miles from Sierra Vista
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
76.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,668
Avg net price $14,967/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 305

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Arizona State University Digital Immersion

Scottsdale, AZ 161.3 miles from Sierra Vista
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
61.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,668
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 140

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Applied Behavior Analysis Wages Near Sierra Vista

Sierra Vista is part of the Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ metro area (BLS area code 43420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arizona statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$64,950Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ$72,814
Therapist, All Other$63,750AZ statewide$71,469
Special Education Teacher, All Other$59,500AZ statewide$66,704
Counselor, All Other$59,910AZ statewide$67,164

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.

Sierra Vista at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population45,203Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$69,783Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+35.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)89.2 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited applied behavior analysis schools are near Sierra Vista, AZ?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering applied behavior analysis programs near Sierra Vista. The closest is University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ (59.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Arizona (59.4 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying applied behavior analysis roles near Sierra Vista?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying applied behavior analysis-related roles near Sierra Vista are: Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($64,950), Therapist, All Other ($63,750), Counselor, All Other ($59,910). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Arizona statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Nogales instead of Sierra Vista?

Nogales, AZ is 39.0 miles from Sierra Vista 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 Sierra Vista an affordable place to study applied behavior analysis?

Sierra Vista’s median household income of $69,783 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sierra Vista while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arizona 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 Sierra Vista

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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.

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