Legal Support Services at Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North

Bryant & Stratton's legal support program sits right at New York's median for earnings, but that median is substantially below the national figure—meaning this field pays less in New York than in most other states. While the program ranks in the 60th percentile statewide, that translates to just the 25th percentile nationally, with first-year earnings of $31,000 falling $3,400 short of what graduates earn elsewhere. The debt load of $25,500 is standard for associate's programs, creating a manageable but not particularly favorable ratio of 0.82.

The numbers tell a straightforward story: graduates see modest but steady income growth over four years, rising to $34,500, which finally approaches the national median. With 65% of students receiving Pell grants, this program serves a population that needs reliable outcomes, and the earnings trajectory suggests graduates can expect stable, if unspectacular, employment in legal offices. The robust sample size makes these figures reliable.

For families considering this program, understand that you're paying market-rate tuition for below-market earnings. Community colleges like CUNY LaGuardia deliver significantly better outcomes ($36,400) at lower cost. Unless location in the Syracuse area is essential, this program represents a middle-of-the-pack choice in a field where New York simply doesn't offer the earning potential found in other states.