Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) at Brookline College-Tucson

Median Earnings (1yr)

$27,966

55th percentile

40th percentile in Arizona

Median Debt

$9,500

At national median

Analysis

Brookline College-Tucson's Allied Health program lands squarely in the middle nationally but trails behind Arizona competitors, earning graduates about $1,500 less than the state median of $29,472. While the program places in the 55th percentile nationally, it drops to just the 40th percentile within Arizona—a concerning gap when your child will likely be competing for jobs against graduates from stronger in-state programs like Pima Medical Institute and GateWay Community College, which produce graduates earning over $31,000.

The financial picture isn't dire but offers little upside. With $9,500 in debt and minimal earnings growth over four years, graduates see their debt-to-income ratio improve only slightly from already-modest starting salaries. The program serves a high Pell grant population (67%), suggesting it attracts students seeking affordable career training, but the modest debt load doesn't translate into competitive outcomes within the state job market.

For parents considering this investment, the key question is whether paying similar debt levels for below-average Arizona outcomes makes sense when community colleges like GateWay offer the same program with significantly better earning potential. Unless location or scheduling creates unique constraints, this program appears to underperform compared to other accessible options in the Phoenix-Tucson corridor.

Where Brookline College-Tucson Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all allied health and medical assisting services certificate's programs nationally

Earnings Distribution

How Brookline College-Tucson graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School	1 Year	4 Years	Growth
Brookline College-Tucson	$27,966	$28,145	+1%
Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix	$30,654	$33,831	+10%
Pima Medical Institute-East Valley	$31,915	$33,511	+5%
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson	$31,915	$33,511	+5%
Pima Medical Institute-Mesa	$31,915	$33,511	+5%

Compare to Similar Programs in Arizona

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services certificate's programs at peer institutions in Arizona (32 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Brookline College-TucsonTucson	—	$27,966	$28,145	$9,500	0.34
Pima Medical Institute-TucsonTucson	—	$31,915	$33,511	$9,457	0.30
Pima Medical Institute-East ValleyMesa	—	$31,915	$33,511	$9,457	0.30
Pima Medical Institute-MesaMesa	—	$31,915	$33,511	$9,457	0.30
GateWay Community College-Central CityPhoenix	—	$31,636	—	—	—
GateWay Community CollegePhoenix	$2,358	$31,636	—	—	—
National Median	—	$27,186	—	$9,500	0.35

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with allied health and medical assisting services graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Occupational Therapy Assistants

Assist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments. Generally requires formal training.

$66,050/yrJobs growth:

Surgical Technologists

Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. May help set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.

$62,480/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Physical Therapist Assistants

Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist. Generally requires formal training.

$60,050/yrJobs growth:

Medical Assistants

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

$44,200/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Pharmacy Technicians

Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.

$43,460/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians

Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.

Histology Technicians

Prepare histological slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May assist with research studies.

Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other

All health technologists and technicians not listed separately.

Neurodiagnostic Technologists

Conduct electroneurodiagnostic (END) tests such as electroencephalograms, evoked potentials, polysomnograms, or electronystagmograms. May perform nerve conduction studies.

Ophthalmic Medical Technologists

Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions and ophthalmic photography. Provide instruction and supervision to other ophthalmic personnel. Assist with minor surgical procedures, applying aseptic techniques and preparing instruments. May perform eye exams, administer eye medications, and instruct patients in care and use of corrective lenses.

Healthcare Support Workers, All Other

All healthcare support workers not listed separately.

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Brookline College-Tucson, approximately 67% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.