Criminal Justice and Corrections at Brookline College-Tucson

Brookline College-Tucson's criminal justice program lands right at the Arizona median for earnings, but the small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these numbers could shift significantly with more data. What's notable is that graduates here carry $20,000 in debt—40% more than the national median—yet their first-year earnings of $31,295 trail the national average by about $2,000. That debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.64 is manageable, but when two-thirds of students receive Pell grants, every dollar of debt matters more.

The clearer picture emerges when you look at Arizona's top performers: Pima Community College graduates earn $42,000—nearly $11,000 more annually than Brookline grads—while likely carrying similar or lower debt loads. That $11,000 gap compounds over time, potentially adding up to tens of thousands in lost earnings over a career. The modest 5% earnings growth from year one to year four suggests limited advancement opportunities, which is worth considering in a field where many entry-level positions cap out quickly.

For Arizona families, this program sits squarely in the middle of the pack. If your child has been accepted to Pima or can access University of Phoenix, those options deliver substantially stronger returns. If Brookline is the only accessible option and your child is committed to criminal justice, the debt load is at least serviceable—but understand you're paying more for outcomes that match, not exceed, what's typical in Arizona.