Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) at Brookline College-Tucson

Median Earnings (1yr)

$25,699

27th percentile

40th percentile in Arizona

Median Debt

$13,599

25% above national median

Analysis

Brookline College-Tucson's lab science certificate delivers below-market earnings that actually decline after graduation—a troubling trajectory for a healthcare credential. While median debt of $13,599 stays below national levels for similar certificates, graduates earn just $25,699 in their first year, dropping to $22,262 by year four. This puts the program at the 40th percentile among Arizona lab science certificates, meaning most in-state competitors produce better outcomes. For context, Pima Medical Institute's three Arizona campuses see graduates earning $31,000+, roughly $6,000 more annually than Brookline's cohort.

The negative earnings growth is particularly concerning in a field where technical skills typically command wage premiums as experience accumulates. A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.53 means graduates owe about six months' salary—manageable on paper, but less so when annual income barely exceeds $22,000 after four years. With 67% of students receiving Pell grants, many are relying on this certificate as a pathway to stable employment, making the modest returns especially consequential.

If your child is committed to lab science in Tucson, Pima Medical Institute's local campus shows significantly stronger graduate earnings. This Brookline certificate might make sense only as a stepping stone to further credentials or for students with zero-debt financing options.

Where Brookline College-Tucson Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all clinical/medical laboratory science/research and allied professions 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	$25,699	$22,262	-13%
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson	$31,071	$33,711	+8%
Pima Medical Institute-East Valley	$31,071	$33,711	+8%
Brookline College-Phoenix	$25,699	$22,262	-13%
Brookline College-Tempe	$25,699	$22,262	-13%

Compare to Similar Programs in Arizona

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions certificate's programs at peer institutions in Arizona (18 total in state)

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School	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Brookline College-TucsonTucson	$25,699	$22,262	$13,599	0.53
Pima Medical Institute-PhoenixPhoenix	$33,825	—	$5,500	0.16
Pima Medical Institute-TucsonTucson	$31,071	$33,711	$3,167	0.10
Pima Medical Institute-East ValleyMesa	$31,071	$33,711	$3,167	0.10
Brookline College-PhoenixPhoenix	$25,699	$22,262	$13,599	0.53
Brookline College-TempeTempe	$25,699	$22,262	$13,599	0.53
National Median	$31,071	—	$10,866	0.35

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with clinical/medical laboratory science/research and allied professions 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:

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

Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians

Cut, grind, and polish eyeglasses, contact lenses, or other precision optical elements. Assemble and mount lenses into frames or process other optical elements. Includes precision lens polishers or grinders, centerer-edgers, and lens mounters.

$45,820/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomists

Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. May explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions.

$43,660/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists

Perform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May train or supervise staff.

Cytogenetic Technologists

Analyze chromosomes or chromosome segments found in biological specimens, such as amniotic fluids, bone marrow, solid tumors, and blood to aid in the study, diagnosis, classification, or treatment of inherited or acquired genetic diseases. Conduct analyses through classical cytogenetic, fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) or array comparative genome hybridization (aCGH) techniques.

Cytotechnologists

Stain, mount, and study cells to detect evidence of cancer, hormonal abnormalities, and other pathological conditions following established standards and practices.

Histotechnologists

Apply knowledge of health and disease causes to evaluate new laboratory techniques and procedures to examine tissue samples. Process and prepare histological slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May solve technical or instrument problems or assist with research studies.

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.

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.