Health and Medical Administrative Services at Brookline College-Albuquerque

Brookline College's health administration program punches above its weight, with graduates earning $37,061—well ahead of both the state median ($27,876) and the national median ($31,719) for this credential. That's particularly notable in New Mexico, where most similar programs cluster in the mid-to-high $20,000s. The estimated debt of $23,000, based on comparable associate's programs nationally, translates to a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.62—meaning graduates would owe roughly seven months of their first-year salary. While this isn't the lowest-debt path to healthcare administration, it's manageable if those earnings hold.

The caveat: these debt figures are estimates drawn from peer programs, not reported outcomes from Brookline College itself. If the actual borrowing at this campus runs higher—something that can happen at private institutions serving predominantly Pell-eligible students—the math changes. But if the estimate is accurate, the combination of above-average earnings and moderate debt suggests a viable route into healthcare administration. For families weighing this option, confirming the school's actual average debt through their financial aid office would remove the biggest unknown in this equation.