Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Brookline College-Phoenix

Based on comparable allied health programs in Arizona, Brookline College-Phoenix graduates can expect first-year earnings around $47,000—solidly in the middle of what similar programs deliver statewide. The $31,428 in median debt lands at the higher end for Arizona (state median is $29,360) but remains well below the concerning levels seen nationally, where the median is just under $20,000 but many programs saddle graduates with far more. That debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.66 suggests manageable repayment, though higher-earning programs in Phoenix do exist.

The progression from $47,000 in year one to nearly $52,000 by year four shows steady if modest growth, typical for medical assisting roles where advancement often requires additional certifications or a move into specialized clinical areas. Nationally, this field pays a median of just $36,862, making Arizona's market considerably more favorable—though that also means competition for those better-paying positions can be intense.

For families weighing this investment, the question becomes whether the premium in debt over state peers (about $2,000 more) delivers comparable outcomes. With 58% of students receiving Pell grants, Brookline serves a population where every dollar of debt matters. If your child can access comparable training at a community college like GateWay with similar earning potential, that route would carry significantly less financial risk while keeping the same career doors open.