ABA programs in New York
ABA programs in New York
New York has 17 verified university ABA programs: institutions with an ABAI-accredited program, a BACB-verified course sequence, or a named graduate ABA credential. Here they are, with delivery format, licensure context, and how trainees there track BCBA fieldwork hours.
Reviewed by the Ripley team · Updated July 15, 2026
Key facts at a glance
- 17 verified university ABA programs in New York
- Delivery: 7 online · 4 hybrid · 5 in-person
- 2,594 registered Ripley users in New York
- Licensure: New York licenses behavior analysts (Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA))
The programs
New York · In-personTeachers College, Columbia UniversityM.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis · 76% first-time pass rate (2024)Troy · OnlineRussell Sage CollegeM.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism · 46% first-time pass rate (2024)Saratoga Springs · OnlineSUNY Empire State UniversityM.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis · 38% first-time pass rate (2024)Amherst · HybridDaemen UniversityM.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis · 66% first-time pass rate (2024)Brooklyn · HybridSt. Joseph's University, New YorkM.S. in Applied Behavior AnalysisLewiston · OnlineNiagara UniversityM.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis · 71% first-time pass rate (2024)New York · HybridTouro UniversityM.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis · 24% first-time pass rate (2024)Rochester · HybridUniversity of RochesterM.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis and Human DevelopmentPurchase · OnlineManhattanville UniversityM.P.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis · 49% first-time pass rate (2024)New Paltz · In-personSUNY New PaltzM.S. in Behavior Analysis and Interdisciplinary Autism Studies · 67% first-time pass rate (2024)Hempstead · OnlineHofstra UniversityM.S. in Applied Behavior AnalysisBrookville · In-personLong Island UniversityM.A. in Behavior Analysis · 36% first-time pass rate (2024)Syracuse · In-personSUNY Upstate Medical UniversityM.S. in Behavior Analysis StudiesDobbs Ferry · OnlineMercy UniversityGraduate ABA programRockville Centre · OnlineMolloy UniversityGraduate Certificate in Culturo-Behavior Science and Applied Behavior AnalysisBuffalo · In-personSUNY Buffalo StateM.S. in Applied Behavior AnalysisBrooklynSUNY Downstate Health Sciences UniversityM.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis
Compare New York ABA programs
| Program | Degree | City | Delivery | Credits | GRE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teachers College, Columbia University | M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis | New York | In-person | 47 | |
| Russell Sage College | M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism | Troy | Online | 30 | |
| SUNY Empire State University | M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Saratoga Springs | Online | ||
| Daemen University | M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Amherst | Hybrid | 31 | |
| St. Joseph's University, New York | M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Brooklyn | Hybrid | 36 | |
| Niagara University | M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Lewiston | Online | 34 | |
| Touro University | M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis | New York | Hybrid | 36 | |
| University of Rochester | M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis and Human Development | Rochester | Hybrid | 30 | |
| Manhattanville University | M.P.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Purchase | Online | 36 | |
| SUNY New Paltz | M.S. in Behavior Analysis and Interdisciplinary Autism Studies | New Paltz | In-person | 39 | Not required |
| Hofstra University | M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Hempstead | Online | 37 | Not required |
| Long Island University | M.A. in Behavior Analysis | Brookville | In-person | 33 | Not required |
| SUNY Upstate Medical University | M.S. in Behavior Analysis Studies | Syracuse | In-person | ||
| Mercy University | Dobbs Ferry | Online | 21 | ||
| Molloy University | Graduate Certificate in Culturo-Behavior Science and Applied Behavior Analysis | Rockville Centre | Online | ||
| SUNY Buffalo State | M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Buffalo | In-person | 33 | |
| SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University | M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Brooklyn | 42 |
Blank cells mean the detail was not confirmed on the university's own site; check the program page. Verified July 15, 2026.
Behavior analyst licensure in New York
New York licenses behavior analysts. Practicing there requires the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), issued by the NYSED Office of the Professions, in addition to BCBA certification. See the board's licensure page. Verified against board and BACB licensure resources July 15, 2026.
Tracking fieldwork hours in New York
Whichever program you choose, BCBA certification requires 2,000 supervised (or 1,500 concentrated) fieldwork hours logged to BACB rules. 2,594 registered Ripley users in New York, including trainees from Teachers College, Columbia University, track those hours with Ripley for free.
Frequently asked questions
How many ABA programs are there in New York?
This directory lists 17 verified university ABA programs in New York: institutions with an ABAI-accredited program, a BACB-verified course sequence, or a named graduate ABA degree or certificate. By delivery: 7 online · 4 hybrid · 5 in-person.
Are there online ABA programs in New York?
Yes. 7 of the 17 verified New York programs are delivered online. Fieldwork hours are still completed in person at an approved site.
Do behavior analysts need a license in New York?
Yes. New York licenses behavior analysts: practicing there requires the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), issued by the NYSED Office of the Professions, in addition to BCBA certification. Verified July 15, 2026.
How many fieldwork hours do BCBA trainees in New York need?
The BACB requirement is the same nationwide: 2,000 hours of Supervised Fieldwork or 1,500 hours of Concentrated Supervised Fieldwork, with at least 60% unrestricted activity within a 5-year window. The monthly range is 20 to 130 hours under pre-2027 rules and 20 to 160 for applications on or after January 1, 2027. New York trainees track these hours with tools like Ripley Fieldwork Tracker.