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Best ABA Schools Near Portland, ME (2026)
Portland, Maine has 3 accredited schools offering applied behavior analysis programs, with tuition ranging from $18,378 to $59,328 per year for indexed programs. Portland has a population of about 68,505. Median household income is $76,174 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 59.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area, the top-earning applied behavior analysis-related role is Counselor, All Other at a median $66,140 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Applied Behavior Analysis Schools to Portland
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer applied behavior analysis programs near Portland, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Portland city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Maine schools on the Maine applied behavior analysis page.
Applied Behavior Analysis Wages Near Portland
Portland is part of the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area (BLS area code 38860). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Maine statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor | $62,300 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $61,138 |
| Therapist, All Other | N/A | ME statewide | – |
| Special Education Teacher, All Other | $56,780 | ME statewide | $55,721 |
| Counselor, All Other | $66,140 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $64,907 |
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.
Portland at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 68,505 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $76,174 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 59.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 101.9 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Portland-Area Cities With Applied Behavior Analysis Programs
- South Portland, ME – 3.3 mi away (25,577 pop)
- Biddeford, ME – 17.1 mi away (21,362 pop)
- Auburn, ME – 28.2 mi away (22,948 pop)
- Lewiston, ME – 29.1 mi away (58,664 pop)
- Sanford, ME – 30.0 mi away (29,139 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited applied behavior analysis schools are near Portland, ME?
Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering applied behavior analysis programs near Portland. The closest is Endicott College in Beverly, MA (82.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Cambridge College (98.3 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying applied behavior analysis roles near Portland?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying applied behavior analysis-related roles near Portland are: Counselor, All Other ($66,140), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($62,300), Special Education Teacher, All Other ($56,780). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Maine statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in South Portland instead of Portland?
South Portland, ME is 3.3 miles from Portland 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 Portland an affordable place to study applied behavior analysis?
Portland’s median household income of $76,174 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Portland while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Maine 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.