Soledad, California has 1 accredited school offering applied behavior analysis programs. Soledad has a population of about 24,476. Median household income is $93,204 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 6.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Salinas, CA metro area, the top-earning applied behavior analysis-related role is Special Education Teacher, All Other at a median $112,900 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Applied Behavior Analysis Schools to Soledad
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer applied behavior analysis programs near Soledad, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Soledad 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Soledad.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$58,896
Avg net price
$13,630/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 52
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$104,805
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
94%
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$64,876
Avg net price
$9,338/yr
TuitionIn‑state$8,018
Out‑of‑state$20,618
Key stats- Retention rate: 81%
- Programs offered: 78
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
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Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
93%
Graduation rate
57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,115
Avg net price
$7,021/yr
TuitionIn‑state$7,458
Out‑of‑state$20,058
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 103
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$82,939
Avg net price
$58,098/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 87%
- Programs offered: 71
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$56,899
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 33%
- Programs offered: 21
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$92,498
Avg net price
$32,740/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 96%
- Programs offered: 267
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California applied behavior analysis page.
Applied Behavior Analysis Wages Near Soledad
Soledad is part of the Salinas, CA metro area (BLS area code 41500). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor | $73,940 | Salinas, CA | $67,835 |
| Therapist, All Other | $81,760 | CA statewide | $75,009 |
| Special Education Teacher, All Other | $112,900 | Salinas, CA | $103,578 |
| Counselor, All Other | $48,200 | Salinas, CA | $44,220 |
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.
Soledad at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 24,476 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $93,204 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 6.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 109.0 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Soledad-Area Cities With Applied Behavior Analysis Programs
- Salinas, CA – 23.3 mi away (193,126 pop)
- Hollister, CA – 28.7 mi away (45,496 pop)
- Seaside, CA – 29.2 mi away (118,670 pop)
- Marina, CA – 29.7 mi away (21,688 pop)
- Monterey, CA – 31.6 mi away (28,454 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited applied behavior analysis schools are near Soledad, CA?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering applied behavior analysis programs near Soledad. The closest is Fresno Pacific University in Fresno, CA (91.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Fresno Pacific University (91.3 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying applied behavior analysis roles near Soledad?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying applied behavior analysis-related roles near Soledad are: Special Education Teacher, All Other ($112,900), Therapist, All Other ($81,760), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($73,940). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with California statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Salinas instead of Soledad?
Salinas, CA is 23.3 miles from Soledad 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 Soledad an affordable place to study applied behavior analysis?
Soledad’s median household income of $93,204 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Soledad while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and California 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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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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