PhD in Applied Behavior Analysis (PhD)

Tuition is The total cost of attendance reflects the cost-per-credit pricing for the current academic year and depends on how quickly students complete the program..

This is a doctoral research track within the Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Behavior Analysis program. It focuses on developing skills in scholarly research, including in basic, human operant, translational, and applied contexts, preparing students for university-level teaching or scientist-practitioner roles.

Focus areas include Behavior Analytic Practice Track.

The program requires 60 semester hours for the research track, distributed across coursework, electives, immersion experiences, and additional requirements including a research project and dissertation.

Graduates pursue careers as teachers or counselors for individuals with autism or mental health challenges, organizational behavior professionals, or apply behavior analysis in public school systems and environmental sustainability initiatives.

Admission requires a master’s degree in applied behavior analysis or equivalent, with a recommendation for applicants to be a licensed behavior analyst or hold an active BCBA certificate.

The programme totals about 60 credit hours. 100% online, part-time, synchronous format, with a duration of 3 years. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 72% of applicants.

Endicott College offers a residential oceanfront campus in Beverly, Massachusetts, 20 miles north of Boston. Students take part in campus events, community activities, and Gull spirit while living among residential buildings and academic facilities. The campus also provides views of the Atlantic and access to a location close to Boston.

Academic programs are connected to Endicott’s experiential approach. The college’s four-year internship model begins in the freshman year, giving students time to explore majors, build practical experience, and develop professional connections. Study abroad and intern abroad opportunities extend this approach beyond campus. Graduate and professional students can choose master’s, certificate, and doctoral programs in online, hybrid, or in-person formats.

Students benefit from engaged faculty and an average student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Career resources support preparation during college and after graduation. Endicott reports that 89% of employed students said their jobs were related to their majors. International students should consider how the internship, study abroad, and intern abroad options fit their academic plans, as well as the practical differences between residential undergraduate study and the flexible formats available in graduate and professional education.