Business/Commerce at Bryant & Stratton College-Greece

Bryant & Stratton College-Greece's Business/Commerce associate's degree sits squarely in the middle of New York programs—60th percentile statewide—but significantly underperforms national standards at the 22nd percentile. Graduates earn around $30,000 annually, about $6,500 below the national median for business associate degrees. The concerning part? Earnings barely budge over four years, growing just 2% from year one to year four. Students are essentially earning entry-level wages throughout their mid-twenties.

The debt picture offers some relief: at $24,509, it's well below the national median and sits in the 25th percentile, meaning most comparable programs carry heavier debt loads. The 0.82 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates owe less than one year's salary, which is manageable—though it still represents nearly a year's earnings on relatively modest wages. Two-thirds of students here receive Pell grants, suggesting this program serves predominantly working-class students who may have limited alternatives.

If your child is considering this program, understand that it delivers typical outcomes for New York's market but struggles against national competition. The real question is whether an associate's in business—regardless of where it's earned—justifies even moderate debt when earnings plateau this quickly. Alternative paths like direct workforce entry with employer-sponsored training might yield similar earnings without the debt load.