Also called: BCBA, Behavior Analyst
Designs behavior programs, often for children with autism, to build communication and life skills.
Watches a child's therapy session and takes data on how often he asks for things with words. Updates his plan, trains the technicians, and coaches parents on handling meltdowns at home.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Master's degree, about 6 years after high school. Master's in applied behavior analysis plus 2,000 supervised hours and the BCBA exam.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school, Certification. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education.
Growing much faster than average (about 10% over 10 years). Approximate; strong demand driven by autism insurance coverage.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI speeds data analysis and plan writing, so one BCBA may oversee more kids; observing sessions and coaching parents stay human.
Classes: AP Psychology, AP Statistics, Child development CTE class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 29-1129.
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