Median Earnings (1yr)
$30,998
25th percentile
60th percentile in New York
Median Debt
$25,524
1% above national median

Analysis

Bryant & Stratton College-Greece's paralegal program sits right at the median for New York state—neither a standout nor a disappointment in a competitive regional landscape. Your child would likely graduate with about $25,500 in debt and earn roughly $31,000 in their first year, putting them in the 60th percentile among New York legal support programs but well below the national median of $34,421.

The real question is whether this investment makes sense when community college options exist. CUNY LaGuardia graduates earn $36,358 annually with similar debt loads, representing a $5,000 advantage that compounds over time. Nassau Community College also outperforms by about $1,500 annually. However, Bryant & Stratton serves a predominantly Pell-eligible student population (66%), suggesting it may provide access and support services that traditional community colleges don't always offer.

The positive here is steady earnings growth—an 11% bump from year one to year four brings graduates to $34,535, which actually matches the national median by that point. For a family prioritizing convenience, smaller class sizes, or tailored career services, this program delivers reasonable outcomes. But if your child can navigate a community college system successfully, the data suggests better value elsewhere in New York.

Where Bryant & Stratton College-Greece Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all legal support services associates's programs nationally

Earnings Distribution

How Bryant & Stratton College-Greece graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Bryant & Stratton College-Greece$30,998$34,535+11%
Nassau Community College$32,464$43,568+34%
Bryant & Stratton College-Albany$30,998$34,535+11%
Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North$30,998$34,535+11%
Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo$30,998$34,535+11%

Compare to Similar Programs in New York

Legal Support Services associates's programs at peer institutions in New York (32 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Bryant & Stratton College-GreeceRochester$19,593$30,998$34,535$25,5240.82
CUNY LaGuardia Community CollegeLong Island City$5,218$36,358$32,519
Nassau Community CollegeGarden City$6,330$32,464$43,568$9,0000.28
Bryant & Stratton College-BuffaloBuffalo$19,126$30,998$34,535$25,5240.82
Bryant & Stratton College-AlbanyAlbany$18,892$30,998$34,535$25,5240.82
Bryant & Stratton College-OnlineOrchard Park$15,891$30,998$34,535$25,5240.82
National Median$34,421$25,1660.73

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with legal support services graduates

Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners

Use verbatim methods and equipment to capture, store, retrieve, and transcribe pretrial and trial proceedings or other information. Includes stenocaptioners who operate computerized stenographic captioning equipment to provide captions of live or prerecorded broadcasts for hearing-impaired viewers.

$67,310/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.

$61,010/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Interpreters and Translators

Interpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another.

$59,440/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

Perform secretarial duties using legal terminology, procedures, and documents. Prepare legal papers and correspondence, such as summonses, complaints, motions, and subpoenas. May also assist with legal research.

$47,460/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers

Search real estate records, examine titles, or summarize pertinent legal or insurance documents or details for a variety of purposes. May compile lists of mortgages, contracts, and other instruments pertaining to titles by searching public and private records for law firms, real estate agencies, or title insurance companies.

Legal Support Workers, All Other

All legal support workers not listed separately.

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Bryant & Stratton College-Greece, approximately 66% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 134 graduates with reported earnings and 207 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.