Accounting (Associate's Degree) at Bryant & Stratton College-Parma

Median Earnings (1yr)

$36,958

50th percentile

60th percentile in Ohio

Median Debt

$26,291

36% above national median

Analysis

Bryant & Stratton College-Parma graduates earn just above the state median for accounting associate's degrees, landing at the 60th percentile among Ohio programs. With first-year earnings of $36,958 climbing to $38,715 by year four, these numbers beat about half the programs nationally but trail community college alternatives like Cuyahoga Community College, where graduates earn $44,532. The moderate 5% earnings growth over four years suggests steady but unspectacular career progression.

The debt load here tells a more concerning story. At $26,291, graduates carry roughly $6,000 more than the national median for this degree—putting this program in the 5th percentile for debt levels (meaning only 5% of programs nationwide burden students with more). That translates to a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.71, which means your child would owe about three-quarters of their first year's salary. With two-thirds of students receiving Pell grants, many families here are borrowing to bridge a gap that community colleges fill for less.

The practical question: Is $6,000 extra debt worth it compared to nearby Cuyahoga Community College, where graduates not only carry less debt but earn $7,500 more? Unless Bryant & Stratton offers scheduling flexibility or support services that dramatically improve your child's chances of completing the degree, the numbers favor exploring the community college route first.

Where Bryant & Stratton College-Parma Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all accounting associates's programs nationally

Earnings Distribution

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

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School	1 Year	4 Years	Growth
Bryant & Stratton College-Parma	$36,958	$38,715	+5%
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College	$35,703	$49,894	+40%
Cuyahoga Community College District	$44,532	$46,606	+5%
Ohio Business College-Sheffield	$34,785	$36,239	+4%
Ohio Business College-Sandusky	$34,785	$36,239	+4%

Compare to Similar Programs in Ohio

Accounting associates's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (57 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Bryant & Stratton College-ParmaParma	$19,542	$36,958	$38,715	$26,291	0.71
Cuyahoga Community College DistrictCleveland	$3,736	$44,532	$46,606	$15,931	0.36
Stark State CollegeNorth Canton	$4,670	$38,671	$35,917	$19,455	0.50
Cincinnati State Technical and Community CollegeCincinnati	$5,400	$35,703	$49,894	$18,516	0.52
Ohio Business College-SheffieldSheffield Village	$9,385	$34,785	$36,239	$32,361	0.93
Ohio Business College-SanduskySandusky	$9,385	$34,785	$36,239	$32,361	0.93
National Median	—	$37,000	—	$19,354	0.52

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with accounting graduates

Financial Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment.

$161,700/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Treasurers and Controllers

Direct financial activities, such as planning, procurement, and investments for all or part of an organization.

$161,700/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Investment Fund Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate investment strategy or operations for a large pool of liquid assets supplied by institutional investors or individual investors.

$161,700/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Financial and Investment Analysts

Conduct quantitative analyses of information involving investment programs or financial data of public or private institutions, including valuation of businesses.

$101,910/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Financial Risk Specialists

Analyze and measure exposure to credit and market risk threatening the assets, earning capacity, or economic state of an organization. May make recommendations to limit risk.

$101,910/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Financial Examiners

Enforce or ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial and securities institutions and financial and real estate transactions. May examine, verify, or authenticate records.

$90,400/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Budget Analysts

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.

$87,930/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Accountants and Auditors

Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data.

$81,680/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents

Determine tax liability or collect taxes from individuals or business firms according to prescribed laws and regulations.

$59,740/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

Compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete. Perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. May also check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other workers.

$49,210/yrJobs growth:Some college, no degree

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks

Compile and record employee time and payroll data. May compute employees' time worked, production, and commission. May compute and post wages and deductions, or prepare paychecks.

$48,650/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

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-Parma, approximately 68% 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 68 graduates with reported earnings and 106 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.