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

Bryant & Stratton College-Parma's nursing program produces graduates who earn well above Ohio's median for associate nursing degrees, ranking in the 60th percentile statewide with first-year earnings of $68,983 versus the state median of $64,169. More impressively, the program keeps debt remarkably low at $33,892—well below both Ohio's median of $26,952 and the national median of $20,751, ranking in just the 5th percentile nationally for debt burden.

However, the earnings trajectory tells a different story. While graduates start strong, their median income drops to $64,976 by year four—a 6% decline that's unusual in nursing, where experience typically drives salary growth. This pattern suggests graduates may be hitting an early ceiling or facing challenges with career advancement that other programs in Ohio seem to avoid.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.49 remains manageable, and the program clearly serves its predominantly Pell-eligible student body (68%) by providing access to a stable healthcare career. For families prioritizing immediate employment with reasonable debt, this program delivers. But parents should understand that their child may need to be proactive about pursuing additional credentials or specializations to maintain earning power over time, especially when stronger Ohio programs like Herzing University-Akron show $73,342 in first-year earnings.