Business Administration, Management and Operations at Brookline College-Phoenix

A business degree with nearly $45,000 in debt requires careful consideration, especially when earnings data for this specific program remains uncertain. Based on comparable Arizona business programs, first-year earnings around $54,000 would make that debt load manageable with a ratio of 0.83—within reasonable bounds. However, the actual four-year earnings figure of $45,437 tells a different story, falling below both the state and national medians and suggesting earnings may plateau or even decline after the first year rather than grow.

The debt estimate of $44,592 is particularly concerning when contrasted against Arizona's typical business degree debt of about $25,000. That's nearly double what students at other programs in the state are borrowing, and when 58% of students here receive Pell grants, these debt levels represent a significant burden for families already facing financial constraints. Arizona State and University of Phoenix graduates are earning $60,000+ with substantially less debt, making the value proposition at Brookline College questionable.

For parents considering this program, the combination of higher-than-average debt and uncertain earnings trajectories creates genuine financial risk. The downward earnings trend from year one to year four deserves direct questions to the school about job placement, alumni outcomes, and what's driving that pattern. Without clearer evidence that graduates maintain or grow their earnings over time, this program looks expensive relative to more established Arizona business degrees.