Best ABA Schools Near Tulsa, OK (2026)

Tulsa, Oklahoma has 1 accredited school offering applied behavior analysis programs. Tulsa has a population of about 412,322. Median household income is $58,407 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oklahoma, the top-earning applied behavior analysis-related role is Therapist, All Other at a median $60,090 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Applied Behavior Analysis Schools to Tulsa

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

University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, OK 93.6 miles from Tulsa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
39.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,351
Avg net price $18,309/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 126

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Oklahoma City University

Oklahoma City, OK 101.6 miles from Tulsa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
61.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 77%
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,655
Avg net price $22,857/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,648
Out‑of‑state$35,648
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Applied Behavior Analysis Wages Near Tulsa

Tulsa is part of the Tulsa, OK metro area (BLS area code 46140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oklahoma statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$58,880Tulsa, OK$66,009
Therapist, All Other$60,090OK statewide$67,365
Special Education Teacher, All OtherN/AOK statewide
Counselor, All OtherN/AOK statewide

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.


Tulsa at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population412,322Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$58,407Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+33.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)89.2 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited applied behavior analysis schools are near Tulsa, OK?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering applied behavior analysis programs near Tulsa. The closest is University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, OK (93.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Central Oklahoma (93.6 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying applied behavior analysis-related roles near Tulsa are: Therapist, All Other ($60,090), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($58,880). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oklahoma statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Broken Arrow instead of Tulsa?

Broken Arrow, OK is 9.3 miles from Tulsa 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 Tulsa an affordable place to study applied behavior analysis?

Tulsa’s median household income of $58,407 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Tulsa while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oklahoma 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 Tulsa

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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.