Business Administration, Management and Operations at Brookline College-Phoenix

The small sample size here matters—with fewer than 30 graduates tracked, these numbers might not hold for future cohorts. That said, the data reveals a troubling pattern: graduates start strong at $42,749 but see earnings drop to $33,784 by year four, a 21% decline that's hard to explain away. This isn't typical career progression, and while the first-year figure matches Arizona's median for associate-level business programs, falling below the national median by year four suggests these initial jobs may not lead to sustainable career paths.

The debt picture offers some relief—at $24,431, it's well below what most business programs charge, and the 0.57 debt-to-earnings ratio against first-year income is manageable. With 58% of students receiving Pell grants, many families here are choosing affordability. However, compare this to Phoenix College down the road, where business graduates earn $56,000, or even University of Phoenix's $43,000 with more stable trajectories.

For cost-conscious families, this program keeps debt reasonable, but the earnings decline raises questions about whether graduates are finding stable footing in their careers. If your child is considering this path, the small sample size means one bad cohort could skew results—but it also means one good year of data might not predict the next. Given alternatives in Phoenix with stronger four-year outcomes, explore those options carefully before committing.