Best ABA Schools Near Wilson, NC (2026)

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

Wilson, North Carolina is home to about 47,740 residents. Median household income is $47,294 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Carolina, the top-earning applied behavior analysis-related role is Special Education Teacher, All Other at a median $65,170 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Applied Behavior Analysis Schools to Wilson

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

Applied Behavior Analysis Wages Near Wilson

Occupation	Median Annual Wage (North Carolina, statewide)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor	$55,490
Therapist, All Other	$60,400
Special Education Teacher, All Other	$65,170
Counselor, All Other	$52,280

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.

Wilson at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	47,740	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$47,294	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	22.8%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

Other Wilson-Area Cities With Applied Behavior Analysis Programs

Rocky Mount, NC – 17.7 mi away (65,851 pop)
Goldsboro, NC – 24.5 mi away (59,969 pop)
Smithfield, NC – 28.0 mi away (30,375 pop)
Clayton, NC – 29.6 mi away (20,260 pop)
Greenville, NC – 32.4 mi away (127,464 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying applied behavior analysis-related roles in North Carolina are: Special Education Teacher, All Other ($65,170), Therapist, All Other ($60,400), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($55,490). Wages for Wilson workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Rocky Mount instead of Wilson?

Rocky Mount, NC is 17.7 miles from Wilson 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 Wilson an affordable place to study applied behavior analysis?

Wilson’s median household income of $47,294 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Wilson while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Carolina 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.

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