- 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 282 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 40:1 is higher than the state community college average of 36:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 60%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 40:1
- Minority enrollment: 76%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Brookline College-Tempe ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 78% over five years.
Brookline College-Tempe
(AZ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
7 staff
64 staff
Number of Programs Offered
3
10
AccreditationAccred.
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Student Body
The student population of Brookline College-Tempe has declined by 49% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 40:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.
The Brookline College-Tempe diversity score of 0.77 is more than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
282 students
3,480 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
36:1
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Full-Time Students
282 students
941 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
35 students
2,539 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
282 students
1,687 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
282 students
941 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% American Indian/Alaskan
7%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
34%
37%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
18%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
24%
40%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Two or more races
1%
5%
% Unknown races
15%
4%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.69
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
61%
39%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 16-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
2.49%
n/a
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$37,804
$44,191
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
83%
78%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$9,500
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$4,750
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brookline College-Tempe's ranking?
Brookline College-Tempe ranks among the top 20% of community college in Arizona for: Diversity in US community colleges and Highest completion rates.
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