Public Health at Bryant & Stratton College-Albany

Albany, NY · Private nonprofit · Certificate

with a smaller student body of 224 in Albany, NY.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $28,528/yr, roughly in line with the $31,660 national median for Public Health. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 15.8x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Public Health programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Public Health's career paths, with 48% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 0% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $28,528 far exceeding the $13,524 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #26 of 31 Public Health programs, Bryant & Stratton College-Albany falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Public Health offers 11 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.

47 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
41
Low End
47
Score
48
High End
Earnings $28,528/yr (-10% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (52% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (179,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$298K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple
15.8x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
13 of 13
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition
$18,892
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,524
5.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Public Health graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Physicists $166,290 +4.0% 25%
Medical and health services managers $117,960 +23.2% 57%
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620 +17.3% 52%
Physicists
$166,290
+4.0% growth 25% AI-proof
Medical and health services managers
$117,960
+23.2% growth 57% AI-proof
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$105,620
+17.3% growth 52% AI-proof

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Public Health Career Guide

From day-one roles to senior positions, Public Health careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering healthcare.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Public Health at Bryant & Stratton College-Albany?
A score of 47/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Public Health. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
What's the AI risk for Public Health graduates from Bryant & Stratton College-Albany?
The 48% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — Bryant & Stratton College-Albany graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.
Can I learn Public Health through an apprenticeship instead of Bryant & Stratton College-Albany?
Yes — 11 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Public Health career paths, including Community Health Worker. Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to a program at Bryant & Stratton College-Albany.
Will Public Health graduates from Bryant & Stratton College-Albany find jobs?
The very large job market (179,000 annual openings) works in favor of Public Health graduates. The national outlook is driven by an aging population and expanding healthcare access, though regional variation matters.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →