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Bryant & Stratton College-Albany

#1935 in US ranking Albany, NY
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$23,194
Tuition & fees
$20,590
Avg. aid
$10,193
Receiving aid
95%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
29%
Median salary
$39,764
1 yr after graduation

What is the history of Bryant & Stratton College-Albany?

Bryant & Stratton College-Albany is part of a career-focused college whose roots go back to 1854. The institution began as a network of business schools associated with John Collins Bryant, Henry Beadman Bryant, and Henry Dwight Stratton. Its early instruction emphasized practical commercial skills, including bookkeeping.

The Albany location is one campus within that larger institution, not the site where the original school was founded. Today, its academic offerings extend beyond the college's business-school origins. Applicants comparing historical claims should distinguish the age of Bryant & Stratton College as a whole from the history of the Albany campus.

What are the faculties and departments at Bryant & Stratton College-Albany?

Bryant & Stratton College-Albany offers career-oriented undergraduate study rather than a broad collection of research-university faculties. The college's academic areas include business, health care, and related professional fields; programs associated with its reported outcomes include business administration, public health, and nursing.

Associate and bachelor's degree options, delivery formats, and clinical placements can differ by campus. A program appearing in a college-wide catalog should not be assumed to be available in person in Albany. Prospective students should check the current catalog and Albany program directory for the exact credential, required courses, and any in-person or online components before applying.

What is the location of Bryant & Stratton College-Albany?

Bryant & Stratton College-Albany is in Albany, New York, in the state's Capital Region. Its setting is better suited to a student planning a local commute than to someone expecting a residential campus.

Albany-area bus service is provided by the Capital District Transportation Authority, but the usefulness of a particular route depends on a student's address and class schedule. Applicants should confirm the current campus address, parking arrangements, and travel time for evening classes or required placements. Albany International Airport serves the region, although routine transportation is likely to matter more than airport access for most students.

What is the mission and vision of Bryant & Stratton College-Albany?

Bryant & Stratton College describes its educational purpose in terms of career preparation and applied learning. Its stated approach connects classroom study with skills intended for professional settings.

That mission helps explain the emphasis on occupational programs and internships, but it is an institutional aim, not evidence that a particular degree will lead to employment. Applicants can assess how the aim is put into practice by examining their program's course sequence, hands-on requirements, career support, and published outcomes.

Bryant & Stratton College-Albany Profile - Basic Information

Name of the institution

Bryant & Stratton College-Albany

Level of institution

Four or more years

Control of institution

Private

Setting type

Suburb: Large

Institutional Category

Degree - granting, not primarily baccalaureate or above

Institution size category

Under 1,000

School type

Four-year college

Main student body

Coeducational

Calendar system

Semesters

Foundation year

1857

Bryant & Stratton College-Albany Accreditation

Bryant & Stratton College-Albany is institutionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.

Bryant & Stratton College-Albany Programs and Degrees

iconCertificate of at least 1 year, but less than 2 years
iconAssociate's degree
iconBachelor's degree

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.