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Applied Behavior Analysis at Western Michigan University

If you plan to study Applied Behavior Analysis, consider the program at Western Michigan University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Western Michigan University sits in Kalamazoo, MI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 47 applied behavior analysis degrees were granted at Western Michigan University.

Studying Online at Western Michigan University

Distance learning is available at Western Michigan University. Among 16,744 students, 2,238 (13%) studied exclusively online and 7,676 (46%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Applied Behavior Analysis graduates at Western Michigan University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Applied Behavior Analysis graduates at Western Michigan University are 83% women (39) and 17% men (8).

Applied Behavior Analysis Bachelor’s Program at Western Michigan University

Among the 24 bachelor’s applied behavior analysis graduates at Western Michigan University, 79% were women (19) and 21% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Applied Behavior Analysis bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	18
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Applied Behavior Analysis bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University, lower than the national average of 40%.*

Applied Behavior Analysis Master’s Program at Western Michigan University

Among the 20 master’s applied behavior analysis graduates at Western Michigan University, 85% were women (17) and 15% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Applied Behavior Analysis master’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 20% of Applied Behavior Analysis master’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University, lower than the national average of 44%.*

Applied Behavior Analysis Doctoral Program at Western Michigan University

Among the 3 doctoral applied behavior analysis degrees awarded at Western Michigan University, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Applied Behavior Analysis doctoral degree recipients at Western Michigan University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Black / African American	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Applied Behavior Analysis doctoral degree recipients at Western Michigan University, below the national average of 37%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Best-Paid Careers for Applied Behavior Analysis Graduates

Graduates of the Applied Behavior Analysis program at Western Michigan University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Applied Behavior Analysis graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,479
Teaching Assistants, Special Education	$96,801
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Neuropsychologists	$83,690
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$77,828

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.