Accreditation Information
Questions related to the program’s accredited status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation:
Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
American Psychological Association
750 1st Street, NE,
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 336-5979 / E-mail: apaaccred@apa.org
Web: http://www.apa.org/ed/accreditation
Program Mission Statement
The ABA program at Purdue University aims to empower future applied behavior analysts with the knowledge, skills, and ethical foundation to create meaningful change in diverse communities. We are committed to fostering cultural responsiveness, innovation, and collaboration, preparing our students to lead with integrity and compassion while advancing the science of behavior analysis and applying evidence-based practices that improve lives.
Graduation Rates & Attrition
| Variable | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students whose degrees were conferred by the program (Tiers 2a-2b). | 15 | 9 | 14 | 22 | 34 |
| Number of students who completed the coursework/certificate program during the reporting period (3a-4b) | 15 | 9 | 14 | 22 | 34 |
| Median years until graduation for students whose degrees were conferred by the program | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Median years for students to complete the coursework/certificate program during the reporting period (3a-4b) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Number of students enrolled in the program on January 1st of the reporting year | 35 | 28 | 24 | 39 | 57 |
| Number of students no longer enrolled for any reason other than conferral of degree | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Number of students no longer enrolled for any reason other than completion of the coursework/certificate program during the reporting period (3a-4b) | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Number of completed applications received | 19 | 36 | 33 | 23 | 36 |
| Number of students admitted during the reporting year | 11 | 19 | 24 | 13 | 23 |
| Variable | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students whose degrees were conferred by the program (Tiers 2a-2b). | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of students who completed the coursework/certificate program during the reporting period (3a-4b) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Median years until graduation for students whose degrees were conferred by the program | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Median years for students to complete the coursework/certificate program during the reporting period (3a-4b) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of students enrolled in the program on January 1st of the reporting year | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of students no longer enrolled for any reason other than conferral of degree | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of students no longer enrolled for any reason other than completion of the coursework/certificate program during the reporting period (3a-4b) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of completed applications received | 0 | 0 | 13 | 11 | 12 |
| Number of students admitted during the reporting year | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Median undergraduate grade point average (GPA) for applicants admitted (report on a 4-point scale) | N/A | N/A | 3.47 | 3.50 | 3.37 |
| Variable | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students whose degrees were conferred by the program (Tiers 2a-2b). | 1 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 7 |
| Number of students who completed the coursework/certificate program during the reporting period (3a-4b) | 1 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 7 |
| Median years until graduation for students whose degrees were conferred by the program | N/A | N/A | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Median years for students to complete the coursework/certificate program during the reporting period (3a-4b) | N/A | N/A | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Number of students enrolled in the program on January 1st of the reporting year | 9 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 |
| Number of students no longer enrolled for any reason other than conferral of degree | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Number of students no longer enrolled for any reason other than completion of the coursework/certificate program during the reporting period (3a-4b) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Number of completed applications received | 3 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 11 |
| Number of students admitted during the reporting year | 3 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 10 |
| Median undergraduate grade point average (GPA) for applicants admitted (report on a 4-point scale) | 3.67 | 3.54 | 3.77 | 3.51 | 3.58 |
BACB Exam Pass Rates
| Year | Program | Modality | Test Taker Count | Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | MS in Educational Studies in Applied Behavior Analysis, Accelerated Masters, Certificate in ABA | Residential | 17 | 71% |
| 2024 | MS in Educational Studies in Applied Behavior Analysis, Accelerated Masters, Certificate in ABA | Residential, Online | 22 | 82% |
| 2023 | MS in Educational Studies in Applied Behavior Analysis, Accelerated Masters, Certificate in ABA | Residential, Online | 12 | 58% |
| 2022 | MS in Educational Studies in Applied Behavior Analysis, Accelerated Masters, Certificate in ABA | Residential, Online | 17 | 59% |
| 2021 | MS in Educational Studies in Applied Behavior Analysis, Certificate in ABA | Residential, Online | 9 | 77.78% |
