Accounting at Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North

Liverpool, NY · Private nonprofit · Associate Degree · Accounting and Related Services

a compact campus enrolling 454 students in Liverpool, NY.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $36,958/yr, roughly in line with the $35,807 national median for Accounting. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 10.9x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 62% task exposure — and the 11% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Accounting graduates.

The $22,077 debt-to-$36,958 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #141 out of 176 programs, Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North's financial outcomes for Accounting trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth is modest: $36,958 to $42,567 over five years (15% gain). This trade may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

With 5 registered apprenticeships mapped to Accounting, graduates have substantial options for hands-on training paths that pay from day one.

56 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
49
Low End
56
Score
59
High End
Earnings $36,958/yr (3% vs median)
AI-Proof Exposed (38% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (451,900 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$435K
3.6% annual growth
Earnings Multiple
11.3x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
13 of 14
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

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

Program Tuition
$38,620
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,077
7.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$42,567
15% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Accounting graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Financial managers $161,700 +14.8% 50%
Financial risk specialists $106,000 +6.5% 47%
Financial and investment analysts $101,350 +5.7% 54%
Financial managers
$161,700
+14.8% growth 50% AI-proof
Financial risk specialists
$106,000
+6.5% growth 47% AI-proof
Financial and investment analysts
$101,350
+5.7% growth 54% AI-proof

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Accounting Career Guide

Accounting opens doors to multiple career tracks. Our pillar guide covers every mapped occupation with salary data and AI resilience ratings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North's Accounting program score?
This program scores 56/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Accounting programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.
What's the AI risk for Accounting graduates from Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North?
AI exposure of 62% is a real factor. For Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North specifically, the gap between optimistic ($435,489) and pessimistic ($386,663) decade earnings reflects that uncertainty.
Can I learn Accounting through an apprenticeship instead of Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North?
Beyond Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North's classroom route, 5 registered apprenticeships map to Accounting careers — including Accounting Technician (Alternate Title: Accounting Specialist). Apprenticeships trade shorter program length for longer on-the-job training, typically 2-4 years.
Will Accounting graduates from Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North find jobs?
The career paths mapped to Accounting have roughly 451,900 combined annual openings nationally, making this a very large job market. Demand is driven by consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →