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Bryant & Stratton College-Albany

Albany, New York · Private non-profit college · Training programs available:

Medical assistant programs
not reportedcompletion rate · New York avg 64%
$21,549median debt of graduates
$27,873median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$32,568median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (Accredited)
Address: 1259 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12205 · Phone: 5184371802215 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Bryant & Stratton College-Albany is a private non-profit trade school in Albany, NY offering medical assistant programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt at Bryant & Stratton College-Albany is $21,549 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $32,568; the campus's completion rate compared to the state average of 64.0% is not reported.

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; the school participates in Title IV, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and about 62.5% of students receive Pell Grants.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Medical assistants$37,280$48,000$55,120

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New York (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 21 $28,173 $26,643 $20,650
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 1 not reported not reported not reported

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

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About this school

Bryant & Stratton College-Albany is a private non-profit trade and career school located in Albany, New York, in a large suburb setting. The campus is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and students here can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, since the school participates in Title IV programs. The campus's main program area is medical assistant programs, with 22 completers reported in that field and 2 program offerings total, serving an undergraduate enrollment of about 240 students.

Federal data shows a state average completion rate of 64.0% for comparable programs in New York, though this campus's own completion rate and how it compares to that state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $21,549, and median earnings 10 years after entry were reported at $32,568. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 62.5% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income students are served here.

This campus may suit students focused specifically on medical assistant training, given its narrow program concentration. Whether the program length and format fit an adult career-changer's schedule is not detailed in the data provided, so prospective students should contact the school directly. To verify accreditation status and review the most current federal outcome data, check the Middle States Commission on Higher Education directly and consult the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard for this institution before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Bryant & Stratton College-Albany offers medical assistant programs, with 22 completers reported and 2 total programs in that family. No other program families are reported for this campus in federal data.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the campus is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with a status of Accredited.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 62.5% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

This campus's own completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data. The New York state average completion rate for comparable programs is 64.0%, but a direct comparison is not reported.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt among graduates is $21,549, per federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $32,568.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at 518-437-1802 or visit bryantstratton.edu for current tuition.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Bryant & Stratton College-Albany is a private non-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing structures and institutional mission compared to for-profit or public schools.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can confirm accreditation through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and review federal outcome data via the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the provided link.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The data provided does not specify program format or scheduling, so fit for adult career-changers is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to ask about flexible options.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for details specific to medical assistant programs.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Bryant & Stratton College-Albany at 518-437-1802 or through their website at bryantstratton.edu.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard link for tools to compare institutions directly.

Other trade and career schools in Albany, NY

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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

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