Business Operations Support and Assistant Services at Bryant & Stratton College-Online

Bryant & Stratton College-Online's business operations program shows typical earnings for New York, starting at $30,125, but then something unusual happens: wages drop to $26,332 by year four—a 13% decline. This reversal is troubling, especially when graduates at Monroe Community College maintain higher earnings over the same period. Combined with $27,300 in debt (higher than the national median of $20,000), graduates need nearly their entire first year's salary just to cover what they borrowed.

The program ranks in the 60th percentile among New York programs, meaning it's slightly above average for the state, but that context matters less when earnings are actually falling. Online delivery might appeal to students juggling work and family obligations, yet the student body—75% receiving Pell grants—suggests many borrowers here can least afford a degree that loses earning power over time. The small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these numbers could shift dramatically year to year, but the downward earnings trend deserves serious attention.

If your child needs flexibility and this is the only viable option, understand that you're looking at immediate, modest earnings that may not improve with experience. Traditional community colleges offering this degree in New York appear to deliver more stable outcomes without the earnings decline.