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

Bryant & Stratton College-Greece's IT program shows a curious split personality: it ranks in the 10th percentile nationally but the 60th percentile within New York. This makes sense when you look at the numbers—New York's median for this program matches Bryant & Stratton's first-year earnings exactly at $31,581, suggesting most IT associate's programs in the state struggle compared to the national benchmark of $41,752. Your child would be starting $10,000 below the typical graduate nationwide.

The encouraging news is the trajectory: earnings jump 36% to $42,861 by year four, actually surpassing the national median. The $23,137 debt load translates to about 0.73 times first-year earnings, which is manageable if that growth materializes. Two-thirds of students here receive Pell grants, indicating this serves a population for whom college access matters deeply. The moderate sample size suggests the data is reasonably reliable.

Here's the tradeoff: if your child can access a program at SUNY or another state school with stronger starting salaries, that's likely the better path. But if this is the accessible option and your child is committed to staying in IT, the four-year earnings suggest graduates find their footing. The question is whether losing those first few years at lower pay—compared to stronger programs—is worth the convenience or fit this school offers.