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Practical Nursing at Brookline College-Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ · Private for-profit · Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

a compact campus enrolling 714 students in Phoenix, AZ.

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $29,376/yr fall 33% below the $44,151 national median for Practical Nursing. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

The 10% spread between best and worst-case AI scenarios signals strong resilience. Most careers in Practical Nursing involve physical, hands-on work that current AI cannot replicate.

At $9,491 in median debt against $29,376 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

A #660 ranking among 703 Practical Nursing programs places Brookline College-Phoenix in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The limited growth from $29,376 to $33,343 over five years suggests earnings in this trade plateau relatively early in one's career.

For students considering alternatives, 2 registered apprenticeship programs align with Practical Nursing careers — offering paid training instead of tuition costs.

57 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
55
Low End
57
Score
58
High End
Earnings $29,376/yr (-33% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (82% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (258,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$340K
3.2% annual growth
Viable Career Paths
2 of 2
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Median Debt at Graduation
$9,491
3.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$33,343
14% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Practical Nursing graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses $62,340 +2.6% 75%
Nursing assistants $39,530 +2.3% 90%
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
$62,340
+2.6% growth 75% AI-proof
Nursing assistants
$39,530
+2.3% growth 90% AI-proof

About Practical Nursing Careers

Your career begins on the front lines of patient care as a nursing assistant. In a hospital or long-term care facility, your active days will be spent helping patients with essential tasks like bathing, eating, and moving safely. You’ll be a vital part of the medical team, taking blood pressure and temperature and serving as the eyes and ears for the supervising nurses.

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Practical Nursing Overview

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Practical Nursing at Other Schools

Harmony Health Care Institute ($85,953) Schoolcraft Community College District ($75,104) Saint Michael College of Allied Health ($74,782) Otero College ($74,405) Beal University ($72,467) Unitek College ($72,368) Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing ($72,230) Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District ($67,498)

Other Majors at Brookline College-Phoenix

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions ($57,179) Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions ($49,694) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($42,749) Health and Medical Administrative Services ($37,061) Health and Medical Administrative Services ($32,951) Criminal Justice and Corrections ($31,295) Dental Support Services and Allied Professions ($28,295) Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services ($27,966)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Practical Nursing at Brookline College-Phoenix?
At 57/100, the score looks reasonable — but Practical Nursing is a high-scoring trade overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.
Will AI replace Practical Nursing jobs?
Highly resilient. Practical Nursing careers are fundamentally hands-on — they require physical presence and manual skill that AI cannot replicate. Graduates retain 2 of 2 viable career paths even under conservative assumptions.
Why are Practical Nursing earnings lower at Brookline College-Phoenix?
Lower starting pay at Brookline College-Phoenix may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Can I learn Practical Nursing through an apprenticeship instead?
Yes — 2 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Practical Nursing career paths, including Nurse, Licensed Practical. Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to certificate programs.
Is there demand for Practical Nursing workers?
With approximately 258,500 annual openings across mapped careers, Practical Nursing offers a very large employment pool. Physical trades tend to have steady demand driven by infrastructure and construction cycles.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →