Health and Medical Administrative Services at Bryant & Stratton College-Albany

Bryant & Stratton College-Albany's health administration program produces graduates who earn less than their peers across New York state, with starting salaries of $30,013 compared to the state median of $34,199. This places the program in the 40th percentile statewide—meaning 60% of similar programs in New York deliver better financial outcomes. The gap is significant: top programs like SUNY Alfred and Nassau Community College produce graduates earning nearly 50% more right out of school.

The debt burden of $27,000 is actually reasonable for the field, sitting at the 32nd percentile nationally, meaning most programs carry higher debt loads. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.90 means graduates can realistically manage their loans on their starting salary. Earnings do grow modestly to $32,113 by year four, though this 7% increase barely keeps pace with inflation.

For families considering this program, the core issue isn't unmanageable debt—it's that New York offers much stronger alternatives in the same field. With 65% of students receiving Pell grants, many families are already stretching financially and deserve better outcomes. Unless location constraints make Bryant & Stratton the only viable option, parents should strongly consider the higher-performing SUNY and community college alternatives that deliver substantially better earning potential in the same career field.