Business/Commerce (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) at Bryant & Stratton College-Online

Analysis

A $14,094 debt load for a certificate program lands this school at the 75th percentile nationally—meaning three-quarters of similar programs leave students with less debt. That's a warning sign, especially when the earnings picture relies entirely on national estimates rather than actual outcomes from Bryant & Stratton's online program. Similar programs nationwide suggest first-year earnings around $35,000, producing a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.40, but without verified data from this specific program, you're betting on whether their online curriculum delivers comparable results.

The three-quarters Pell grant rate indicates this program serves students with significant financial need, which makes the above-average debt particularly concerning. Certificate programs should be quick, affordable credentials that launch careers without major financial burden. When debt exceeds what most peer programs require—and you can't verify what graduates actually earn—the risk-reward calculus shifts unfavorably.

Before committing, demand concrete placement rates and graduate outcomes directly from Bryant & Stratton. If they can't show you where their certificate holders land and what they earn, that's your answer. A business certificate should be a low-cost stepping stone, not a $14,000 gamble on estimates.

Where Bryant & Stratton College-Online Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all business/commerce certificate's programs nationally

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Bryant & Stratton College-OnlineOrchard Park	$15,891	$35,122*	—	$14,094	—
Indiana University-BloomingtonBloomington	$11,790	$71,550*	$88,198	$19,500	0.27
Boise State UniversityBoise	$8,782	$36,913*	—	$27,298	0.74
Indiana University-IndianapolisIndianapolis	$10,449	$36,707*	$44,404	$24,500	0.67
West Virginia University at ParkersburgParkersburg	$4,420	$33,536*	—	$16,316	0.49
Cabrillo CollegeAptos	$1,270	$31,951*	$55,144	—	—
National Median	—	$35,122*	—	$15,205	0.43

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with business/commerce graduates

Sales Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.

$138,060/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Industrial Production Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.

$121,440/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Quality Control Systems Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate quality assurance programs. Formulate quality control policies and control quality of laboratory and production efforts.

$121,440/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Geothermal Production Managers

Manage operations at geothermal power generation facilities. Maintain and monitor geothermal plant equipment for efficient and safe plant operations.

$121,440/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Biofuels Production Managers

Manage biofuels production and plant operations. Collect and process information on plant production and performance, diagnose problems, and design corrective procedures.

$121,440/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Biomass Power Plant Managers

Manage operations at biomass power generation facilities. Direct work activities at plant, including supervision of operations and maintenance staff.

$121,440/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Hydroelectric Production Managers

Manage operations at hydroelectric power generation facilities. Maintain and monitor hydroelectric plant equipment for efficient and safe plant operations.

$121,440/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Construction Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.

$106,980/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Administrative Services Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Facilities Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Security Managers

Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Chief Executives

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

$105,350/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

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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-Online, approximately 75% 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.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the national median of 6 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.