Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management at Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo

Starting at $31,581 is rough for an IT program—that's $10,000 below the national median—but the trajectory here matters more than the starting point. Graduates see a 36% earnings jump to nearly $43,000 by year four, suggesting they're gaining valuable skills and credentials that employers recognize. The moderate sample size adds some reliability to these numbers, and with debt under $24,000, graduates can realistically manage payments even during that slower first year.

The New York context reveals something important: this program sits at the 60th percentile statewide, meaning it actually outperforms most NY competitors despite ranking nationally in the 10th percentile. That gap tells you more about New York's IT associate degree landscape than this specific program—many IT programs in the state struggle with similar early earnings. The state median matches Bryant & Stratton's exactly, and the top programs listed all show identical earnings, suggesting these are common outcomes for two-year IT programs in New York rather than outliers.

For families considering this program, the calculus is straightforward: affordable debt paired with significant earnings growth, serving a largely Pell-eligible population. If your student needs an accessible entry point into IT and can tolerate a lean first year while building experience, this delivers reasonable value within New York's market. Just understand they're starting behind national peers and will need that four-year runway to reach competitive earnings.