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 2019 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

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

All Years

Completed Applications Received

34

45

30

28

51

61

147

396

Students Admitted

16

30

22

22

38

49

127

304

Median Undergraduate GPA of Admitted Students (4.0 scale)

3.67

3.49

3.33

3.41

3.36

3.31

3.36

3.36

Students Enrolled (Headcount)

41

47

44

37

41

50

98

358

Students Exiting Without Degree

2

3

6

3

3

0

0

17

Degrees Conferred

5

9

6

11

11

10

5

57

Median Time to Degree (Years)

2

3

2

2

2

2

2

2

First-Time BCBA Exam Takers

10

6

11

<6

8

7

TBD*

N/A

First-Time BCBA Exam Pass Rate

90%

100%

90%

100%

88%

43%

TBD*

N/A

*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 2019 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: 

Gender 

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

Race/Ethnicity

by Gender

1 year ago 

2 years ago 

3 years ago 

4 years ago 

5 years ago 

Asian / Pacific Islander 

Male 

1

0

0

0

0

Female

1

0

0

0

3

Other 

0

0

0

0

0

Prefer not to answer 

0

0

0

0

0

Black or African / African descent  

Male

1

0

0

0

0

Female

3

2

3

2

1

Other 

0

0

0

0

0

Indigenous / First Nations  

Male

0

0

0

0

0

(American Indian / Alaska Native) 

Female

0

0

0

0

0

Other 

0

0

0

0

0

Latino / Hispanic  

Male

1

0

0

0

0

Female

4

3

2

2

0

Other 

0

0

0

0

0

White / Caucasian  

Male

1

0

0

0

1

Female

4

3

6

11

5

Other 

0

0

0

0

0

Multiethnic 

Male

0

0

0

0

0

Female

0

0

0

1

0

Other 

0

0

0

0

0

None of the Above 

Male

0

0

0

0

0

Female

0

1

0

1

0

Other 

0

0

0

0

0

Unable or Prefer Not to Answer 

2

0

0

1

0

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 2019 through 2023. 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.