Best ABA Schools Near Ferndale, MI (2026)

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

Ferndale, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering applied behavior analysis programs. Ferndale has a population of about 19,156. Median household income is $91,732 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 56.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area, the top-earning applied behavior analysis-related role is Special Education Teacher, All Other at a median $79,500 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Applied Behavior Analysis Schools to Ferndale

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

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI 7.6 miles from Ferndale
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,493
Avg net price $12,766/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 160

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Michigan-Dearborn

Dearborn, MI 11.1 miles from Ferndale
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,649
Avg net price $9,492/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 93

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI 70.9 miles from Ferndale
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,253
Avg net price $19,680/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 230

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, MI 84.0 miles from Ferndale
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,955
Avg net price $10,775/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI 127.3 miles from Ferndale
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,562
Avg net price $15,273/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 188

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, MI 144.3 miles from Ferndale
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,118
Avg net price $16,317/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 137

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Applied Behavior Analysis Wages Near Ferndale

Ferndale is part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area (BLS area code 19820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$60,890Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$60,708
Therapist, All Other$60,000Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$59,821
Special Education Teacher, All Other$79,500Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$79,262
Counselor, All Other$37,390Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$37,278

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.

Ferndale at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,156Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$91,732Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+56.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.3 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited applied behavior analysis schools are near Ferndale, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering applied behavior analysis programs near Ferndale. The closest is Wayne State University in Detroit, MI (7.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Saginaw Valley State University (84.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying applied behavior analysis-related roles near Ferndale are: Special Education Teacher, All Other ($79,500), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($60,890), Therapist, All Other ($60,000). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Oak Park instead of Ferndale?

Oak Park, MI is 2.6 miles from Ferndale 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 Ferndale an affordable place to study applied behavior analysis?

Ferndale’s median household income of $91,732 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ferndale while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan 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 Ferndale

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

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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