Health and Medical Administrative Services at Brookline College-Phoenix

Brookline College-Phoenix graduates start strong—earning $37,061 in their first year beats both the national median ($31,719) and ranks respectably in Arizona's competitive healthcare administration landscape. The debt load of roughly $20,000 seems manageable at first glance, especially compared to the national average of $23,000. But that initial promise doesn't hold.

By year four, earnings drop to $30,047—a 19% decline that's difficult to justify for any career path. This isn't just plateauing; graduates are actually earning less after gaining experience, which could signal high turnover, credential limitations, or jobs that don't lead to advancement. Among Arizona's 21 programs, this performance sits at the 60th percentile, meaning several community colleges and other vocational schools deliver better long-term outcomes. Pima Community College, for instance, shows first-year earnings of $39,413 without the same downward trajectory.

For families financing this education, the concern isn't the initial debt-to-earnings ratio—it's where graduates end up four years later, earning below the state median with debt that suddenly looks less manageable. If your child is set on healthcare administration in Arizona, community college alternatives offer stronger returns. If Brookline College appeals for other reasons, go in understanding that career growth may require additional credentials or a deliberate job switch after the associate's degree runs its course.