ABA programs in Pennsylvania
ABA programs in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has 18 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
- 18 verified university ABA programs in Pennsylvania
- Delivery: 13 online · 2 hybrid · 3 in-person
- 3,032 registered Ripley users in Pennsylvania
- Licensure: no separate state license; BCBA certification is the standard
The programs
Pittsburgh · In-personUniversity of PittsburghM.Ed. in Applied Behavior Analysis · 100% first-time pass rate (2024)Philadelphia · HybridPhiladelphia College of Osteopathic MedicineMS in Applied Behavior Analysis · 33% first-time pass rate (2024)York · OnlineYork College of PennsylvaniaM.Ed. in Applied Behavior Analysis · 63% first-time pass rate (2024)Philadelphia · OnlineSaint Joseph's UniversityM.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis · 47% first-time pass rate (2024)Erie · In-personMercyhurst UniversityM.S. in Special Education & Applied Disability Studies (ABA concentration)Philadelphia · OnlineDrexel UniversityM.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis · 67% first-time pass rate (2024)University Park · OnlinePennsylvania State UniversityGraduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis · 52% first-time pass rate (2024)Philadelphia · In-personTemple UniversityM.S.Ed. in Applied Behavior Analysis · 43% first-time pass rate (2024)Philadelphia · OnlineHoly Family UniversityM.S. in Applied Behavior AnalysisBethlehem · OnlineLehigh UniversityM.Ed. in Behavior AnalysisOnlinePennsylvania Western UniversityPost-Master's Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis · 46% first-time pass rate (2024)Glenside · OnlineArcadia UniversityM.Ed. in Applied Behavior Analysis · 46% first-time pass rate (2024)Langhorne · OnlineCairn UniversityM.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis · 57% first-time pass rate (2024)Pittsburgh · OnlineDuquesne UniversityM.S.Ed. in Applied Behavior AnalysisSt. Davids · HybridEastern UniversityM.A. in Counseling Psychology (ABA Concentration) · 62% first-time pass rate (2024)East Stroudsburg · OnlineEast Stroudsburg UniversityM.Ed. in Special Education (ABA)Slippery Rock · OnlineSlippery Rock UniversityM.Ed. in Special Education (Applied Behavior Analysis) · 18% first-time pass rate (2024)Scranton · OnlineUniversity of ScrantonM.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis
Compare Pennsylvania ABA programs
| Program | Degree | City | Delivery | Credits | GRE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh | M.Ed. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Pittsburgh | In-person | 33 | Not required |
| Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine | MS in Applied Behavior Analysis | Philadelphia | Hybrid | 36 | |
| York College of Pennsylvania | M.Ed. in Applied Behavior Analysis | York | Online | 33 | |
| Saint Joseph's University | M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Philadelphia | Online | 30 | |
| Mercyhurst University | M.S. in Special Education & Applied Disability Studies (ABA concentration) | Erie | In-person | ||
| Drexel University | M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Philadelphia | Online | 42 | Not required |
| Pennsylvania State University | Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis | University Park | Online | 21 | Not required |
| Temple University | M.S.Ed. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Philadelphia | In-person | 36 | |
| Holy Family University | M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Philadelphia | Online | 36 | Not required |
| Lehigh University | M.Ed. in Behavior Analysis | Bethlehem | Online | 30 | Not required |
| Pennsylvania Western University | Post-Master's Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis | Online | 21 | ||
| Arcadia University | M.Ed. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Glenside | Online | 33 | Not required |
| Cairn University | M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Langhorne | Online | 30 | |
| Duquesne University | M.S.Ed. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Pittsburgh | Online | 39 | |
| Eastern University | M.A. in Counseling Psychology (ABA Concentration) | St. Davids | Hybrid | 60 | |
| East Stroudsburg University | M.Ed. in Special Education (ABA) | East Stroudsburg | Online | ||
| Slippery Rock University | M.Ed. in Special Education (Applied Behavior Analysis) | Slippery Rock | Online | 33 | |
| University of Scranton | M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Scranton | Online | 30 | Not required |
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 Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania does not license behavior analysts separately: BCBA certification itself is the professional standard there. Verified against board and BACB licensure resources July 15, 2026.
Tracking fieldwork hours in Pennsylvania
Whichever program you choose, BCBA certification requires 2,000 supervised (or 1,500 concentrated) fieldwork hours logged to BACB rules. 3,032 registered Ripley users in Pennsylvania, including trainees from University of Pittsburgh, track those hours with Ripley for free.
Frequently asked questions
How many ABA programs are there in Pennsylvania?
This directory lists 18 verified university ABA programs in Pennsylvania: institutions with an ABAI-accredited program, a BACB-verified course sequence, or a named graduate ABA degree or certificate. By delivery: 13 online · 2 hybrid · 3 in-person.
Are there online ABA programs in Pennsylvania?
Yes. 13 of the 18 verified Pennsylvania programs are delivered online. Fieldwork hours are still completed in person at an approved site.
Do behavior analysts need a license in Pennsylvania?
No. Pennsylvania does not license behavior analysts separately: BCBA certification itself is the professional standard there. Verified against BACB licensure resources July 15, 2026.
How many fieldwork hours do BCBA trainees in Pennsylvania 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. Pennsylvania trainees track these hours with tools like Ripley Fieldwork Tracker.