Brookline College-Albuquerque
Tel:
(505)880-2877
- Brookline College - Albuquerque is a truly unique career college and there is no other career college that does what we do. IIA College is an independent, accredited institution dedicated to meeting the educational needs of a developing multicultural society. The institution is committed to preparing students academically and professionally to meet the constantly changing employment requirements of business, industry, public service organizations, and medical support agencies functioning in a highly advanced and expanding technological community.
School Highlights
- Brookline College-Albuquerque serves 357 students (68% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 45:1 is higher than the state community college average of 30:1.
- Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 65%.
- Brookline College-Albuquerque is one of 4 community colleges within Bernalillo County, NM.
- The nearest community college to Brookline College-Albuquerque is Central New Mexico Community College (3.6 miles away).
Top Placements
Brookline College-Albuquerque places among the top 20% of community colleges in New Mexico for:
- Category Attribute
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
School Overview
- The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Brookline College-Albuquerque | (NM) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 8 staff | 72 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 9 | 11 |
| Total Enrollment | 357 students | 1,793 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 45:1 | 30:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 243 students | 604 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 114 students | 1,189 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 11% | 10% |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 78% | 44% |
| % Black | 4% | 2% |
| % White | 4% | 35% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.67 |
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| College Completion Rate | 28% | 11% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $23,600 | $34,400 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 91% | 87% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $9,500 | $15,750 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $5,022 | $6,495 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- ACICS-Nationally Accredited. Brookline College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award certificates, diplomas, associate's degrees, bachelor's degrees, and master's degrees. The Accediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. 2) New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED)-Brookine College is licensed in Arizona by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education and in New Mexico by the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Brookline College-Albuquerque is Central New Mexico Community College (3.6 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 26,771 students | 3.60 Mi525 Buena Vista SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505)224-3000 3.6026,771 - Pima Medical Institute-AlbuquerquePrivate, for profit892 students | 5.40 Mi4400 Cutler Avenue NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505)881-1234 5.40892 - Southwest University of Visual Arts-AlbuquerquePrivate, for profit202 students | 5.60 Mi5000 Marble NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505)254-7575 5.60202 - 2,321 students | 24.70 Mi280 La Entrada
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505)925-8500 24.702,321 - Southwestern College (Santa Fe)Private, non-profit162 students | 52.20 Mi3960 San Felipe
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505)467-6821 52.20162
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