Business Operations Support and Assistant Services at Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo

Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo's Business Operations program initially places graduates at New York's median salary for this field, matching the state benchmark of $30,125. However, the small sample size—fewer than 30 graduates—means these figures could shift significantly with more data. The program carries $27,300 in debt, which equals the state median but sits considerably above the national average of $20,000.

The earnings trajectory raises questions: graduates see their median income drop 13% by year four, falling to $26,332. While year-one earnings perform reasonably well (60th percentile statewide), this decline suggests graduates may struggle to advance or find stable positions in their field. With nearly a dollar of debt for every dollar earned in the first year, students need steady income growth to make the investment work—and that's not materializing here.

For families considering this program, the concern isn't the starting point but where graduates end up four years later. Compare this to nearby Monroe Community College, where graduates earn $31,038—higher than Bryant & Stratton's first-year figure and likely more stable long-term. Given the high Pell Grant enrollment (66%), many students here face financial constraints that make declining earnings particularly problematic. Unless your child has a clear path to leverage this degree into management or specialized roles, the debt burden may outweigh the credential's value.