Health and Medical Administrative Services at Brookline College-Phoenix

This program ranks in the 89th percentile nationally for earnings, but that impressive-sounding statistic masks a troubling reality: graduates earn $32,951 initially, then see their income drop 9% to $30,110 by year four. In a field where experience typically brings modest raises, this backward trajectory suggests these positions may be entry-level roles with limited advancement potential. Among Arizona programs, Brookline ranks solidly in the 60th percentile—better than most community colleges but trailing Phoenix College and GateWay, which offer the same credential at likely lower cost.

The debt load of $11,650 isn't catastrophic at 35% of first-year earnings, slightly above the state median of $10,072. With 58% of students receiving Pell grants, many families are already stretching financially. The key question becomes whether paying premium pricing for a for-profit certificate makes sense when community colleges in the Phoenix area deliver comparable or better outcomes. The robust sample size of 100+ graduates confirms these patterns are real, not statistical noise.

If your child is set on this field, community colleges offer a safer bet financially with similar earnings potential. The declining income trajectory here suggests limited career progression, so minimizing debt should be the priority when choosing where to earn this credential.