Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Bryan University

Bryan University's allied health program produces earnings barely above minimum wage, with graduates making just $21,896 in their first year—roughly 40% less than the Missouri median and placing this program in the bottom 10% statewide. Even after four years, earnings only reach $25,489, while graduates from State Technical College of Missouri start at $41,050. With debt of $22,375—higher than both state and national medians—new graduates face a debt load that equals their entire first year's salary, a particularly challenging burden for a program serving 77% Pell Grant recipients.

The comparison to other Missouri schools is stark. Every top-performing program in the state delivers first-year earnings at least $13,000 higher, with the best programs paying nearly $50,000. This isn't a marginal difference; it suggests fundamentally different employment outcomes or possibly different credential focuses within allied health. While the 16% earnings growth shows some upward trajectory, it's not enough to catch up to where peers at other schools started.

The small sample size warrants caution—these numbers could shift with more data—but the gap is too wide to ignore. For families considering this program, the numbers suggest exploring Missouri's community colleges or technical schools first, where allied health graduates typically earn $15,000+ more annually while taking on less debt.