Cost & ROI · 2026
Is Bryant & Stratton College-Parma worth it?
Pay $12,849/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $32,568 ten years out — about 2.5× the annual cost. EduGradify value grade: C.
The ROI math, in 30 seconds
Benchmarks
Bryant & Stratton College-Parma vs Ohio avg vs national avg
How this school stacks up against the typical Ohio college and the typical US college.
| Metric | Bryant & Stratton College-Parma | Ohio avg | National avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg net price | ▲ $12,849 | $19,055 | $18,467 |
| Median earnings 10y | ▼ $32,568 | $50,599 | $50,834 |
| Median debt | ▼ $21,549 | $21,844 | $19,694 |
| Graduation rate | ▼ 18.8% | 47.3% | 49.9% |
| Acceptance rate | — | 72.8% | 72.3% |
Hidden cost
What you actually pay, by family income
Net price after grants and scholarships changes a lot depending on family income. Find your bracket.
Total cost
4-year cost projection
Estimated net price each year through graduation, assuming a typical 3% annual tuition increase.
Sticker price (without aid) would run roughly $95,668 over four years. Most students get $11,068/yr in grants and scholarships.
Debt math
Loan repayment scenarios
If you borrow the median $21,549 at a 6.5% federal rate, here's what each repayment plan looks like.
Debt-to-earnings: 66% of one year's median pay. Financial advisors recommend keeping student debt under 100% of expected first-year salary. You're below the recommended ceiling.
Lifetime impact
Lifetime earnings boost vs no degree
Over a typical 40-year career, the median Bryant & Stratton College-Parma grad earns about -$497,280 more than a high school graduate (assuming HS median ≈ $45k/yr, BLS).
Caveat: this is a population median, not a guarantee. Actual outcomes vary widely by major, career path, and individual choices. We're showing the median to set realistic expectations.
The verdict
What the numbers say about Bryant & Stratton College-Parma
The average student at Bryant & Stratton College-Parma pays $12,849 a year after grants and scholarships, against a $23,917 published sticker price. That is below the OH average net price of $19,055.
Ten years after entry, graduates earn a median of $32,568 — below the OH median of $50,599. Weighed against what students actually pay, EduGradify models this as an exceptional investment.
Typical graduates borrow about $21,549, roughly $234 a month on a standard ten-year plan — a moderate load at about 66% of one year's median earnings.
Smart alternatives
Cheaper Ohio colleges with comparable outcomes
Same state, at least 20% lower net price, with earnings within reach of Bryant & Stratton College-Parma.
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Cost & ROI questions
What is the net price at Bryant & Stratton College-Parma?
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $12,849 per year. That's $11,068/yr in financial aid against the $23,917 sticker price. Over four years, that adds up to roughly $51,396.
How much do Bryant & Stratton College-Parma graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Bryant & Stratton College-Parma graduates earn a median of $32,568 per year — below the national average of $50,834. That's about 2.5× the annual net cost.
How much debt do Bryant & Stratton College-Parma graduates take on?
Median federal loan debt at graduation is $21,549 — about $234/month on a standard 10-year repayment plan (assuming a 6.5% federal rate). 79.3% of students take federal loans.
Is Bryant & Stratton College-Parma worth the cost?
EduGradify assigns Bryant & Stratton College-Parma a value grade of C — top 63% on real ROI nationally. The math: pay $12,849/yr, earn $32,568/yr ten years out, ROI score of 6.34. Exceptional Investment.
What financial aid is available at Bryant & Stratton College-Parma?
72% of students receive federal Pell Grants (need-based federal aid). 79.3% take federal student loans. On average, students get $11,068 per year in grants and scholarships off the sticker price.
What's the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition at Bryant & Stratton College-Parma?
In-state tuition is $19,580 per year. Out-of-state tuition is $19,580 per year — a difference of $0/yr or $0 over four years.
How does net price change with family income at Bryant & Stratton College-Parma?
Net price is income-adjusted — lower-income families typically pay much less. Students from families earning under $30k pay about $12,920. Students from families earning over $110k pay about $15,518. See the chart below for all five income bands.
How we calculate ROI
Every number on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI score = (median earnings 10 years out × 10) / (avg net price × 4). The higher the ratio, the more graduates earn per dollar invested. We then percentile-rank every US college on that score to assign letter grades A+ through D. Read the full methodology →