Applied Behavior Analysis MSEd Program Metrics

Program Outcomes and Enrollment Data

The table below provides annual program data for the ABA MSEd program, including admissions, enrollment, degree completion, and certification outcomes. Data are reported by calendar year and reflect institutional records and, where applicable, publicly available certification results.

First-time BCBA examination results are reported based on publicly released data from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). Pennsylvania does not publish institution-level data on master-level state licensure attainment; therefore, those data are unavailable.

Unless otherwise noted, counts represent unduplicated student headcounts for the specified year.

Program Outcomes and Enrollment Data

This table presents annual program metrics for the ABA Master of Science in Education (MSEd) program from 2021 through 2025. Columns represent calendar years and a cumulative “All Years” total where applicable.

ABA MSEd Program Admissions, Enrollment, Graduation, and Certification Outcomes by Calendar Year

Description

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Completed Applications Received

30

28

51

61

111

Admitted

22

22

38

49

91

Admitted and Enrolled

11

9

18

26

27

Median Undergraduate GPA of Admitted Students (4.0 scale)

3.33

3.41

3.36

3.31

3.36

Students Enrolled (Headcount)

47

46

45

56

104

Students Exiting Without Degree

4

9

4

6

6

Degrees Conferred

6

11

11

10

14

Median Time to Degree (Years)

2.1

1.9

1.7

1.7

2.3

First-Time BCBA Exam Takers

11

<6

8*

7

11

First-Time BCBA Exam Pass Rate

91%

N/P

88%

43%

64%

*TBD = 2025 first-time BCBA pass rates not yet released by BACB.                                
Number of graduates obtaining master-level state license data not available from Pennsylvania licensing authority; state does not publicly report master-level license attainment by institution.                                

Table Description

This table presents annual program metrics for the ABA Master of Science in Education (MSEd) program from 2021 through 2025. Columns represent calendar years and a cumulative “All Years” total where applicable. Rows report completed applications, students admitted, median undergraduate GPA of admitted students (4.0 scale), enrolled student headcount, degrees conferred, median time to degree in years, students exiting without a degree, first-time BCBA examination takers, first-time BCBA examination pass rates, and graduates obtaining a master-level state license.

Counts represent unduplicated student headcounts for the calendar year indicated. Median time to degree is calculated among students whose degrees were conferred in that year. BCBA examination results are based on publicly released data from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). Data for 2025 BCBA outcomes are pending release. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania does not publish institution-level data on master-level licensure attainment.

Student Demographics

The table below summarizes the demographic composition of students enrolled in the ABA MSEd program by calendar year. Data are drawn from institutional records and reflect unduplicated student headcounts for the year indicated. Demographic information is self-reported at the time of application or enrollment.

To protect student privacy, small subgroup counts may be aggregated or suppressed in accordance with institutional reporting standards.

Student Demographic Characteristics by Calendar Year

Annual demographic profile of enrolled ABA MSEd students, including gender, race/ethnicity, residency, and other reported characteristics.

Student Demographic Characteristics by Calendar Year

Students Who Identify Themselves as: 

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

Race/Ethnicity

by Gender

1 year ago 

2 years ago 

3 years ago 

4 years ago 

5 years ago 

Asian / Pacific Islander 

Male 

1

2

1

0

0

Female

5

3

1

1

3

Black or African / African descent  

Male

5

1

1

0

0

Female

20

12

8

7

6

Indigenous / First Nations  

Male

0

0

0

0

0

Female

0

0

0

0

0

Latino / Hispanic  

Male

3

1

1

0

0

Female

19

9

8

7

4

White / Caucasian  

Male

7

6

3

1

2

Female

31

17

19

27

29

Multiethnic 

Male

0

0

0

0

0

Female

1

0

0

0

1

None of the Above 

Male

0

0

0

0

0

Female

3

1

1

2

1

Unable or Prefer Not to Answer 

8

4

2

1

1

Table Description

This table presents the distribution of race and ethnicity among students enrolled in the ABA Master of Science in Education (MSEd) program for calendar years 2021 through 2025. For each year, student counts are displayed by race/ethnicity category and further disaggregated by gender (M, F, Other, and Prefer not to answer).

Race/ethnicity categories include: Asian / Pacific Islander; Black or African / African descent; Indigenous / First Nations (American Indian / Alaska Native); Latino / Hispanic; White / Caucasian; Multiethnic; None of the Above; and Unable or Prefer Not to Answer.

Counts represent unduplicated student headcounts for the calendar year indicated. Demographic information is self-reported by students. Small subgroup counts may be suppressed or aggregated to protect student privacy in accordance with FERPA-aligned reporting practices.