Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Bryant & Stratton College-Online

New York nursing graduates typically earn $89,296 in their first year, but Bryant & Stratton's online BSN program delivers just $71,701—nearly $18,000 below the state median and ranking in the bottom quarter of New York nursing programs. That's concerning in a state where even mid-tier programs regularly produce $100,000+ earners, and top programs like Helene Fuld and CUNY schools launch graduates at $115,000-plus. While the program does keep debt relatively manageable at $40,664 (still above the state median of $27,000), the earnings gap is the real issue here.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.57 looks reasonable on paper, but context matters: you're taking on above-average debt for below-average outcomes in one of the country's highest-paying nursing markets. Three-quarters of students here receive Pell grants, suggesting this program serves students who may have fewer financial cushions if those first-year earnings disappoint. The moderate sample size adds some uncertainty, but the pattern is clear enough to warrant serious consideration of alternatives.

For a New York family, this math is tough to justify. CUNY schools offer significantly stronger earnings with comparable or lower debt, and even mid-tier SUNY programs would likely deliver better returns. Unless there are compelling personal circumstances that make this online format uniquely necessary, your child would almost certainly benefit more from a traditional New York nursing program that matches the state's strong wage environment.