ABA programs in Texas
ABA programs in Texas
Texas has 13 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
- 13 verified university ABA programs in Texas
- Delivery: 5 online · 2 hybrid · 5 in-person
- 5,902 registered Ripley users in Texas
- Licensure: Texas licenses behavior analysts (Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA))
The programs
Compare Texas ABA programs
| Program | Degree | City | Delivery | Credits | GRE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at San Antonio | M.S. in Behavior Analysis | San Antonio | In-person | 36 | |
| Texas Tech University | M.Ed. in Special Education (ABA) | Lubbock | Online | 36 | |
| University of Texas at Austin | M.Ed. in Special Education (Autism & Developmental Disabilities) | Austin | Hybrid | 36 | Not required |
| University of North Texas | M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Denton | Online | 30 | Not required |
| St. Edward's University | M.Ed. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Austin | Online | 30 | |
| Baylor University | M.S.Ed. in Educational Psychology (ABA) | Waco | In-person | 36 | Required |
| Texas A&M University | College Station | Online | |||
| University of Houston-Clear Lake | M.A. in Behavior Analysis | Houston | In-person | Not required | |
| Texas State University | M.Ed. in Special Education (Autism/ABA) | San Marcos | 36 | Not required | |
| Sam Houston State University | M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Huntsville | Hybrid | 36 | |
| Texas A&M University-San Antonio | M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis | San Antonio | Online | 33 | Not required |
| University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis | Edinburg | In-person | 21 | |
| Stephen F. Austin State University | Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate | Nacogdoches | In-person | 21 |
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 Texas
Texas licenses behavior analysts. Practicing there requires the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), issued by the TX Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), 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 Texas
Whichever program you choose, BCBA certification requires 2,000 supervised (or 1,500 concentrated) fieldwork hours logged to BACB rules. 5,902 registered Ripley users in Texas, including trainees from University of Texas at San Antonio, track those hours with Ripley for free.