Legal Support Services at Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North

With a sample size under 30 graduates, treat these figures as preliminary, but they reveal an interesting pattern: this program actually outperforms its New York peers despite falling below the national average. At $36,398 in first-year earnings, graduates match the state median for legal support programs—landing at the 60th percentile among New York schools—even though they're in the 25th percentile nationally. The debt load of $18,335 is slightly below the state median, creating a reasonable 0.50 debt-to-earnings ratio that graduates can realistically manage.

The real story here is the disconnect between New York's legal support market and national outcomes. New York programs consistently underperform the $40,429 national median, suggesting either lower regional wages for these roles or different career pathways. Given that 65% of students receive Pell grants, this program serves a population seeking quick workforce entry, and the certificate delivers on that promise with manageable debt.

For an anxious parent evaluating this option: your child would be entering a field where New York wages trail the national market, but this specific program positions them competitively within the state. The small sample size means one exceptional or struggling cohort could swing these numbers significantly. If your child is committed to staying in upstate New York and needs a fast credential, the debt burden won't be crushing—but they should understand the earnings ceiling appears lower here than in other states.