Best ABA Schools Near Burlington, IA (2026)

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

Burlington, Iowa has 1 accredited school offering applied behavior analysis programs. Burlington has a population of about 23,800. Median household income is $55,274 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Iowa, the top-earning applied behavior analysis-related role is Special Education Teacher, All Other at a median $71,050 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Applied Behavior Analysis Schools to Burlington

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

Iowa City, IA 62.8 miles from Burlington
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,762
Avg net price $22,531/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 199

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Drake University

Des Moines, IA 142.4 miles from Burlington
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,901
Avg net price $29,127/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 80

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Briar Cliff University

Sioux City, IA 298.3 miles from Burlington
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,475
Avg net price $23,907/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Applied Behavior Analysis Wages Near Burlington

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Iowa, statewide)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$60,880
Therapist, All OtherN/A
Special Education Teacher, All Other$71,050
Counselor, All Other$61,080

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.

Burlington at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population23,800Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$55,274Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited applied behavior analysis schools are near Burlington, IA?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering applied behavior analysis programs near Burlington. The closest is University of Iowa in Iowa City, IA (62.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Iowa (62.8 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying applied behavior analysis-related roles in Iowa are: Special Education Teacher, All Other ($71,050), Counselor, All Other ($61,080), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($60,880). Wages for Burlington workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Galesburg instead of Burlington?

Galesburg, IL is 40.3 miles from Burlington 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 Burlington an affordable place to study applied behavior analysis?

Burlington’s median household income of $55,274 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Burlington while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Iowa 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 Burlington

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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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