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

Bryant & Stratton's online IT administration program starts graduates at roughly $32,000—below the national median by over $10,000—but the trajectory tells a more interesting story. Earnings jump 36% by year four, reaching nearly $43,000, which suggests graduates are gaining marketable skills even if entry-level positions don't pay competitively. Within New York, this program sits at the median, meaning it's neither an outlier nor a standout among state options.

The debt load of $23,000 is actually manageable given the earnings trajectory. That 0.73 debt-to-earnings ratio improves significantly as graduates move into higher-paying roles, and with 75% of students receiving Pell grants, this program serves a population that may value accessible online education even if it means accepting lower initial pay. The moderate sample size (30-100 graduates) provides reasonable confidence in these outcomes.

The challenge is that tech associate's degrees typically offer better starting salaries elsewhere in the country—ranking in just the 10th percentile nationally suggests this program underperforms most peers outside New York. If your child can access in-person programs or those with stronger employer partnerships, they'd likely start at a higher salary baseline. But for students needing online flexibility in New York, this delivers steady income growth from a manageable debt position.