Business/Commerce at Bryant & Stratton College-Parma

Bryant & Stratton College-Parma graduates with this associate's business degree earn about $30,000 annually—roughly $8,000 below Ohio's median for this credential and $6,500 below the national average. Among Ohio's 31 schools offering this program, this places in just the 25th percentile. Students might compare this to James A. Rhodes State College, where similar graduates earn $45,000, or even Kent State's regional campuses where earnings hit the state median of nearly $39,000.

The debt picture compounds the challenge. While the $24,500 borrowing load translates to a manageable 0.82 ratio against first-year earnings, you're taking on debt that's above both state and national medians for a program delivering below-average returns. Nearly flat earnings growth over four years—just $600—suggests limited advancement potential with this degree alone. For a family considering this program, especially given that 68% of students here receive Pell grants, the math is straightforward: you're paying more than typical to earn less than typical.

Ohio offers demonstrably better value for associate-level business training. If location flexibility exists, the data strongly favors exploring community colleges or regional state campuses where the same degree delivers $8,000-$15,000 more in annual earnings with comparable or lower debt loads.