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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Bryan College-Dayton #1368 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,532 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Bryan College-Dayton in the 51.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Bryan College-Dayton #1032 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. ---
Azimuth ranks Bryan College-Dayton #1368 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private master's university in Dayton, Tennessee, Bryan College-Dayton enrolls roughly 814 undergraduates. Retention is 71.0% and the six-year graduation rate is 49.7%, reflecting solid completion outcomes for a faith-aligned institution serving a regional student population. Where Bryan College-Dayton performs strongest is return on investment. Azimuth ranks Bryan College-Dayton #1032 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $51,604. The institution's program portfolio centers on Business, which aligns with regional labor-market demand and contributes to competitive early-career outcomes. Bryan College-Dayton sits in the 51.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions, meaning graduates earn about $1,532 less than similar students at comparable institutions. Access and affordability sit lower in the composite. Bryan College-Dayton enrolls 26.6% Pell-eligible students and 35.7% first-generation undergraduates — figures that reflect the institution's regional, faith-based mission but place it in the 8.6 percentile for access among nonprofit four-year institutions. Affordability sits in the 57.0 percentile among nonprofit four-year institutions, a position shaped by private-institution pricing and the aid available to admitted students. For families weighing long-term affordability and debt service, Financial GPS tool provides personalized scenario modeling.
Bryan College-Dayton's published cost of attendance is $31,270. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $19,500, middle-income families pay around $21,807, and higher-income families pay approximately $21,035. Azimuth ranks Bryan College-Dayton #614 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Bryan College-Dayton's aid structure is need-based, with families applying through the FAFSA and institutional aid processes. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and institutional aid programs to help bridge the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. For families weighing affordability alongside the institution's earnings outcomes, the net-price figures above provide a realistic picture of out-of-pocket cost by income level. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $16,924; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $51,604, median federal debt of $23,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $260 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Bryan College-Dayton is a strong fit for students drawn to Business and related fields who want a private university experience in TN. Graduates earn median earnings four years after enrollment of $51,604, placing Bryan College-Dayton in the 11.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. They also earn about $1,532 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Bryan College-Dayton in the 51.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution enrolls a significant share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 26.6% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 35.7% are first-generation — and delivers mobility outcomes that place Bryan College-Dayton in the 38.2 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions — a historical 10-year Scorecard measure not yet updated to the 4-year horizon. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the program mix favors Business — which represents 36% of degrees — and the published cost of attendance is $31,270. Students whose interests align with those areas and who can navigate the financial commitment will find the earnings trajectory and aid package among the strongest in the region.
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Bryan College-Dayton's published cost of attendance is $31,270. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $19,500, middle-income families pay around $21,807, and higher-income families pay approximately $21,035.
Azimuth ranks Bryan College-Dayton #614 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.
Bryan College-Dayton's aid structure is need-based, with families applying through the FAFSA and institutional aid processes. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and institutional aid programs to help bridge the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay.
For families weighing affordability alongside the institution's earnings outcomes, the net-price figures above provide a realistic picture of out-of-pocket cost by income level. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $16,924; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.
For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $51,604, median federal debt of $23,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $260 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Graduates of Bryan College-Dayton earn median 4-year earnings of $51,604, placing Bryan College-Dayton in the 11.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,532 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Bryan College-Dayton in the 51.3 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Bryan College-Dayton #1032 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Bryan College-Dayton's concentration in business and professional fields.
Business Administration is the largest program with 73 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $64,283, representing 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Psychology, General program graduates 31 students with median 4-year earnings of $47,549, while Kinesiology and Communication and Media Studies round out the major enrollment clusters with 14 and 10 graduates respectively.
These programs anchor the institution's economic profile and align with the broader Business emphasis that characterizes Bryan College-Dayton's degree portfolio.
Business Administration, Management and Operations
73 graduates
Psychology, General
31 graduates
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
14 graduates
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
9 graduates
Communication and Media Studies
10 graduates
Bryan College-Dayton's program mix is anchored in business and applied professional fields, reflecting the institution's identity as a private liberal arts college with career-focused programming. Business Administration is the largest program with 73 graduates, followed by Psychology, General, Kinesiology, Criminal Justice, and Communication and Media Studies.
The institution serves approximately 179 students across 11 programs, with 0 programs meeting Azimuth's ranking threshold. The earnings pattern reflects strength in applied business and professional pathways.
Business Administration leads with median earnings of $64,283 four years after enrollment, followed by Psychology, General at $47,549, Kinesiology at $44,431, Subject-Specific Teacher Education at $43,654, and Communication and Media Studies at $32,530. These programs represent the institution's highest-earning fields and align with direct-to-workforce career pathways where four-year earnings reflect immediate labor-market outcomes.
Bryan College-Dayton's program concentration in Business and related professional fields positions graduates for stable employment in sectors with consistent hiring demand. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these dominant program families align with national labor-market trends and long-term career sustainability.
