Best ABA Schools Near Pittsfield, MA (2026)

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

Pittsfield, Massachusetts has 5 accredited schools offering applied behavior analysis programs, with tuition ranging from $8,572 to $28,428 per year for indexed programs. Pittsfield has a population of about 43,559. Median household income is $68,386 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Massachusetts, the top-earning applied behavior analysis-related role is Special Education Teacher, All Other at a median $78,440 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Applied Behavior Analysis Schools to Pittsfield

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer applied behavior analysis programs near Pittsfield, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

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

Sort:
#1

Bay Path University

Longmeadow, MA 44.2 miles from Pittsfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,383
Avg net price $14,271/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Western New England University

Springfield, MA 44.4 miles from Pittsfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,157
Avg net price $27,290/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Assumption University

Worcester, MA 73.9 miles from Pittsfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $74,895
Avg net price $29,498/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Regis College

Weston, MA 99.7 miles from Pittsfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,873
Avg net price $27,477/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

William James College

Newton, MA 105.6 miles from Pittsfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Simmons University

Boston, MA 110.5 miles from Pittsfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
70.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,494
Avg net price $25,265/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Northeastern University Professional Programs

Boston, MA 111.1 miles from Pittsfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
79.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $92,538
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Cambridge College

Boston, MA 111.7 miles from Pittsfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
35.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,998
Avg net price $31,072/yr
Tuition
In‑state$18,378
Out‑of‑state$18,378
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Applied Behavior Analysis Wages Near Pittsfield

Pittsfield is part of the Pittsfield, MA metro area (BLS area code 38340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Massachusetts statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$55,100Pittsfield, MA$57,939
Therapist, All Other$69,050MA statewide$72,608
Special Education Teacher, All Other$78,440MA statewide$82,482
Counselor, All Other$58,240MA statewide$61,241

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.

Pittsfield at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population43,559Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$68,386Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+34.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.1 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

Other Pittsfield-Area Cities With Applied Behavior Analysis Programs

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited applied behavior analysis schools are near Pittsfield, MA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering applied behavior analysis programs near Pittsfield. The closest is Bay Path University in Longmeadow, MA (44.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is State University of New York at New Paltz (64.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying applied behavior analysis-related roles near Pittsfield are: Special Education Teacher, All Other ($78,440), Therapist, All Other ($69,050), Counselor, All Other ($58,240). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Massachusetts statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Troy instead of Pittsfield?

Troy, NY is 28.8 miles from Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield an affordable place to study applied behavior analysis?

Pittsfield’s median household income of $68,386 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pittsfield while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Massachusetts 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.

Learn More About Applied Behavior Analysis Programs

Other Programs Available in Pittsfield

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

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.

Back to Best ABA Schools in Massachusetts: Online Programs (2026)