Brookline College-Tempe

1140-1150 S. Priest Drive
Tempe, AZ 85281
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  • At Brookline College Tempe, we train students in the skills that today�s employers want to see. In this way, we help prepare them to compete for entry-level positions in their career fields after they graduate. The campus offers a variety of the fastest growing Healthcare programs available and Criminal Justice. The programs include Criminal Justice, Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Insurance Billing & Coding, Patient Care Technician, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy Technician and Surgical Technology. For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at, http://brooklinecollege.edu/ge-disclosures/
School Highlights
  • Brookline College-Tempe serves 418 students (65% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is lower than the state community college average of 39:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 48%.
  • Brookline College-Tempe is one of 24 community colleges within Maricopa County, AZ.
  • The nearest community college to Brookline College-Tempe is Rio Salado College (0.8 miles away).

Top Placements

Brookline College-Tempe places among the top 20% of community colleges in Arizona for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Brookline College-Tempe(AZ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPrivate, non-profit
Total Faculty14 staff66 staff
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Number of Programs Offered914

Student Body

  • The student population of Brookline College-Tempe has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The Brookline College-Tempe diversity score of 0.76 is more than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment418 students6,476 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio30:139:1
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# Full-Time Students270 students1,336 students
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# Part-Time Students148 students5,140 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
18%
4%
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% Asian
3%
3%
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% Hispanic
35%
27%
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% Black
10%
6%
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% White
26%
52%
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% Two or more races
7%
2%
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% Unknown races
1%
5%
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Diversity Score0.760.65
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College Completion Rate
54%
18%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$23,600$31,100
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Finances and Admission

    % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid90%81%
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    Median Debt for Graduates$9,500$9,500
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    Median Debt for Dropouts$5,022$5,022
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    Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

    School Notes

    • International Institute of the Americas (IIA) was originally incorporated and licensed in Arizona on October 18, 1979 as Arizona Institute of Business and Technology (AIBT), a non-profit business and technical school. On April 23, 1999, AIBT was awarded Junior College status and received approval to offer the Associate of Arts (AA) degree at all campus locations. In 2001, the International Institute of the Americas, then AIBT, was awarded Senior College status and received approval to offer degrees at the Baccalaureate level (BA). In 2002, Arizona Institute of Business and Technology became International Institute of Americas (IIA). IIA's Phoenix Campus, the main facility, is located at 43rd Avenue and Bethany Home Road and has been at that site since 1985. The West Valley branch opened in 1988 and moved to its current location in 1993. The Mesa branch opened in 1990. The Tucson branch opened in 1995 and relocated to its current address in 2001. In 2002, a fourth branch was opened in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Diploma programs offered at International Institute Of The Americas includes Automated Accounting, Business Technology, Clinical Technician, Computer Technology, Detention & Security, Medical Assistant and Patient Care Technician. Associate Programs includes Accounting, Business Technology, Clinical Technician, Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Justice Administration, Legal Assisting, Microcomputer Network and Nursing. Bachelor Program is offered in Management. International Institute of the Americas (IIA) is a Senior College accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award Certificates, Diplomas, Associate of Arts, and Bachelor of Arts Degrees.

    Nearby Schools

    • The nearest community college to Brookline College-Tempe is Rio Salado College (0.8 miles away).
    • College Location Mi. Students
    • Rio Salado College
      Public
      20,215 students | 0.80 Mi2323 W 14th St
      Tempe,  AZ  85281
      (480) 517-8000       0.8020,215
    • Southwest Institute of Healing Arts
      Private, for profit
      986 students | 2.30 Mi1100 East Apache Blvd
      Tempe,  AZ  85281
      (480) 994-9244       2.30986
    • The Refrigeration School
      Public
      912 students | 2.80 Mi4210 E Washington Street
      Phoenix,  AZ  85034
      (480) 676-5843       2.80912
    • GateWay Community College
      Public
      5,950 students | 3.00 Mi108 N. 40th Street
      Phoenix,  AZ  85034
      (602) 392-5000       3.005,950
    • Lamson College
      Private, for profit
      12 students | 4.70 Mi875 W. Elliot Road Suite 206
      Tempe,  AZ  85284
      (480) 898-7000       4.7012
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    • Students: 418 students
    • Student:teacher ratio: 30:1
    • Minority enrollment: 74%
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