Health and Medical Administrative Services at Brookline College-Tucson

First-year earnings of $37,061 put this program solidly above the national median for medical administrative associate's degrees, landing at the 77th percentile nationally. That's a meaningful advantage over the typical program, which produces median earnings closer to $31,700. Within Arizona, graduates earn slightly above the state median, though a few community college programs edge ahead. The debt picture is estimated at around $20,000 based on comparable programs at similar Arizona schools—manageable given the first-year income, with a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.54.

The challenge is that these figures come with uncertainty. While the earnings data reflects actual outcomes for this program, the debt estimate draws from peer institutions rather than Brookline College-Tucson's specific lending patterns. With two-thirds of students receiving Pell grants, this population may experience different borrowing needs than the state average suggests. Medical administrative roles typically offer stable employment in Arizona's healthcare sector, but earnings tend to plateau quickly in these positions, so the first-year number may represent close to peak income rather than a starting point.

For families weighing this investment, the earnings performance is legitimately strong compared to national alternatives. However, before committing, verify the actual debt burden directly with the school's financial aid office and compare total program costs to nearby community colleges like Pima, which produces similar outcomes and may cost considerably less.