Legal Support Services at Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa

Bryant & Stratton's Legal Support Services program leaves Wisconsin graduates earning significantly less than their in-state peers—about $5,400 less annually than the state median. While first-year earnings of $31,000 aren't catastrophic compared to the roughly $25,500 in debt, landing in the 25th percentile both nationally and statewide means three-quarters of similar programs deliver better outcomes. The top-performing programs in Wisconsin (Herzing locations) show graduates earning nearly $40,000, suggesting the school choice matters substantially in this field.

The 11% earnings growth to year four is modest but steady, reaching $34,535. That's closer to competitive territory but still trails both state and national benchmarks. For a family paying similar debt levels to access below-median outcomes, the value proposition feels weak. The high Pell grant percentage (57%) indicates many students here face financial constraints, making the underperformance particularly concerning—these students can least afford to graduate into the bottom quartile of their field.

If your child is committed to legal support services in Wisconsin, the data suggests looking at Herzing or Rasmussen first, where graduates start nearly $9,000 ahead annually. Unless Bryant & Stratton offers compelling non-earnings advantages like location or schedule flexibility, the numbers point toward exploring alternatives that position students more competitively in Wisconsin's paralegal job market.