Accounting at Bryant & Stratton College-Greece

Bryant & Stratton College-Greece's accounting program lands squarely in the middle nationally but performs better than 60% of New York programs—a meaningful distinction in a state where many accounting associate's programs deliver below-average returns. At $36,958 starting, graduates earn slightly more than the state median and remain competitive with community college alternatives like Finger Lakes CC. The debt load of $26,291, however, sits well above both state and national norms, though the 0.71 debt-to-earnings ratio remains manageable.

The earnings trajectory reveals a common pattern for associate-level accounting: modest growth to $38,715 by year four suggests these graduates secure steady bookkeeping and accounting clerk positions rather than roles with significant upward mobility. With two-thirds of students receiving Pell grants, this program serves financially vulnerable students who need quick workforce entry—and the starting salary does deliver on that promise.

For families comparing Rochester-area options, this program costs more than community college alternatives but produces comparable outcomes. The extra debt matters: you're paying roughly $11,000 more than the New York median to reach similar earnings. If your student needs the support services and flexible scheduling that Bryant & Stratton offers, the premium may justify itself. But if a local community college is accessible, that's the better financial choice for identical market positioning.