Analysis
Bryant & Stratton College-Albany's public health program saddles students with debt levels that are worse than 95% of comparable programs nationwide—$52,060 versus the national median of $26,000—while delivering earnings that place it in the bottom half of New York programs. At $37,548, graduates earn roughly $1,600 less than the state median, and significantly trail public universities like CUNY Hunter College ($47,444) that carry far less debt burden.
The program serves a predominantly low-income population (65% receive Pell grants), but the financial math remains troubling. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 1.39 and zero earnings growth between year one and year four, graduates face the prospect of managing payments that consume a substantial portion of their income for years. The robust sample size of 100+ graduates confirms this pattern isn't a statistical fluke.
For a parent weighing options in New York, the comparison is stark: similar outcomes are available at institutions charging half the debt. Unless there are compelling personal circumstances—like needing Bryant & Stratton's specific scheduling or support services—the significantly lower debt burden at public alternatives makes them worth serious consideration. This is a case where the total cost of the credential matters more than the credential itself.
Where Bryant & Stratton College-Albany Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all public health bachelors's programs nationally
Earnings Distribution
How Bryant & Stratton College-Albany graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant & Stratton College-Albany | $37,548 | $37,428 | -0% |
| CUNY Hunter College | $47,444 | $61,535 | +30% |
| Hofstra University | $39,451 | $45,836 | +16% |
| Ithaca College | $32,112 | $44,702 | +39% |
| Monroe University | $43,383 | $43,935 | +1% |
Compare to Similar Programs in New York
Public Health bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (43 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bryant & Stratton College-AlbanyAlbany | $18,892 | $37,548 | $37,428 | $52,060 | 1.39 |
 CUNY Hunter CollegeNew York | $7,382 | $47,444 | $61,535 | — | — |
 Nazareth UniversityRochester | $40,880 | $46,442 | — | $26,000 | 0.56 |
 Cornell UniversityIthaca | $66,014 | $44,516 | — | $12,133 | 0.27 |
 Monroe UniversityBronx | $17,922 | $43,383 | $43,935 | $30,904 | 0.71 |
 Syracuse UniversitySyracuse | $63,061 | $43,280 | — | $27,000 | 0.62 |
| National Median | — | $37,548 | — | $26,000 | 0.69 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with public health graduates
Physicists
Medical and Health Services Managers
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Genetic Counselors
Epidemiologists
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Climate Change Policy Analysts
Environmental Restoration Planners
Industrial Ecologists
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Bryant & Stratton College-Albany, approximately 65% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 125 graduates with reported earnings and 167 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.