Public Health at Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo

Bryant & Stratton's public health program carries debt that's twice the national median while earnings sit below both the state average and top NY programs. At $52,060 in student loans against $37,548 in first-year earnings, graduates are starting with one of the heaviest debt loads among public health programs nationwide—ranking in just the 5th percentile. For perspective, CUNY Hunter College graduates earn nearly $10,000 more annually with half the debt burden.

The flat earnings trajectory from year one to year four compounds the concern. While many bachelor's programs show salary growth as graduates gain experience, Bryant & Stratton public health grads see essentially no wage progression over their first four years in the workforce. They're earning below the New York state median ($39,164) and landing in the 40th percentile among NY public health programs despite carrying far heavier debt than their peers.

With 66% of students receiving Pell grants, this program serves a population where debt of this magnitude can be particularly difficult to manage. The math is straightforward: borrowing $52,000 to earn $37,000 creates a challenging financial starting point. Families should look closely at CUNY Hunter or other state schools where public health graduates earn more while borrowing substantially less—a combination that matters enormously for long-term financial stability.