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Brookline College-Albuquerque
Albuquerque, New Mexico · Private for-profit college · Training programs available:
Address: 4201 Central Ave NW-Ste J, Albuquerque, NM 87105 · Phone: (888) 717-0199 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Brookline College-Albuquerque is a private for-profit trade school in Albuquerque, NM offering LPN, medical assistant, and medical billing & coding programs, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates carry a median debt of $9,500 and earn a median of $29,576 ten years after entry; the campus completion rate is not reported, though the New Mexico state average is 42.9%.
Annual cost of attendance at Brookline College-Albuquerque is $40,105, and the school participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), with 46.8% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $38,090 | $59,330 | $73,090 |
| Medical assistants | $34,600 | $39,230 | $45,970 |
| Medical records specialists | $36,600 | $57,470 | $66,240 |
| Nursing assistants | $34,110 | $39,390 | $45,410 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New Mexico (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 50 | $22,132 | $22,192 | $9,491 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 11 | $23,574 | $23,727 | $9,496 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 7 | $28,008 | $23,558 | $9,500 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | $22,132 | $22,192 | $9,491 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Brookline College-Albuquerque is a private for-profit trade and career school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It participates in federal student aid programs (Title IV), meaning students may qualify for FAFSA-based aid. The campus holds accreditation from the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, with additional program-level recognition from the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education and the Commission for Nurse Education Accreditation. The school's most-awarded programs are LPN/LVN programs (50 completers), medical assistant programs (11 completers), and medical billing & coding programs (7 completers), alongside CNA classes.
Federal data shows a total of 69 trade program completers against an undergraduate enrollment of 542. The campus's own completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data, though the state average completion rate in New Mexico is 42.9%; a direct comparison is not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $29,576. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $40,105, and 46.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income enrollment.
This campus may suit students pursuing short, focused allied-health credentials such as LPN, medical assistant, or medical billing and coding training rather than multi-year degrees, based on the program families offered. Whether specific programs fit an adult career-changer's schedule is not reported for this campus in federal data — contact the school directly to confirm program length and format. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcomes directly through the listed accreditors and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Brookline College-Albuquerque offers LPN/LVN programs, medical assistant programs, medical billing & coding programs, and CNA classes. LPN/LVN programs have the most completers (50), followed by medical assistant (11) and medical billing & coding (7).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools. It also carries program-specific recognition from the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education and the Commission for Nurse Education Accreditation.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, so FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants can be used. About 46.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The campus completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data. The New Mexico state average completion rate is 42.9%, but a direct comparison is not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $29,576, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $40,105.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Brookline College-Albuquerque is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs and typical student debt levels compared to public institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (888) 717-0199 or visit brooklinecollege.edu to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and related program accreditors, and check federal outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?444088.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's program families (LPN, medical assistant, medical billing & coding, CNA) are typically shorter allied-health training tracks, but specific fit for adult career-changers, including schedule and format, is not reported for this campus in federal data — contact the school directly.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Brookline College-Albuquerque at (888) 717-0199 or through its website at https://www.brooklinecollege.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby trade schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard link to compare institutions directly.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.