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Best ABA Schools Near Starkville, MS (2026)
Starkville, Mississippi is home to about 25,611 residents. Median household income is $39,751 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 50.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Mississippi, the top-earning applied behavior analysis-related role is Counselor, All Other at a median $54,090 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Applied Behavior Analysis Schools to Starkville
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer applied behavior analysis programs near Starkville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Starkville 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 Mississippi schools on the Mississippi applied behavior analysis page.
Applied Behavior Analysis Wages Near Starkville
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Mississippi, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor | $46,990 |
| Therapist, All Other | $44,280 |
| Special Education Teacher, All Other | $46,700 |
| Counselor, All Other | $54,090 |
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.
Starkville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,611 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $39,751 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 50.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Starkville-Area Cities With Applied Behavior Analysis Programs
- Columbus, MS – 24.2 mi away (32,386 pop)
- Tupelo, MS – 55.8 mi away (46,095 pop)
- Northport, AL – 72.4 mi away (25,045 pop)
- Oxford, MS – 74.0 mi away (31,728 pop)
- Meridian, MS – 74.8 mi away (39,478 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying applied behavior analysis roles in Mississippi?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying applied behavior analysis-related roles in Mississippi are: Counselor, All Other ($54,090), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($46,990), Special Education Teacher, All Other ($46,700). Wages for Starkville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Columbus instead of Starkville?
Columbus, MS is 24.2 miles from Starkville 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 Starkville an affordable place to study applied behavior analysis?
Starkville’s median household income of $39,751 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Starkville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Mississippi 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
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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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