
Brookline College-Phoenix is a career-focused campus in Phoenix, Arizona, rather than a residential liberal-arts college. Its programs have centered on preparation for occupations in health care and other applied fields.
The distinction between the Phoenix campus and Brookline College as a whole matters when reviewing the institution's history. A program, facility, or milestone associated with another Brookline location does not necessarily describe the Phoenix campus today. Applicants comparing older catalogs with current offerings should confirm the campus named on each document.
Brookline College-Phoenix organizes instruction around career programs rather than a broad set of traditional academic colleges. Nursing and other health-related fields are central to its academic profile; institutional records have also identified programs in business and criminal justice.
Credentials, schedules, clinical requirements, and the campus where instruction takes place can differ by program. A prospective nursing student, for example, should check the current catalog for the exact degree, required clinical placements, and eligibility requirements rather than assuming that policies for a shorter health-care program also apply. The institution reported 18 full-time and 54 part-time faculty members, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1; that campuswide ratio does not describe the size of any particular class or clinical group.
Brookline College-Phoenix is located in Phoenix, Arizona. Its city setting is relevant to students arranging transportation to classes and, for programs that require them, off-campus clinical or practical experiences.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport serves the region, but daily travel is more likely to depend on a student's commute and the locations of required training sites. Before enrolling, students should ask whether every course meets at the Phoenix campus, online, or at another location, and whether clinical assignments require travel beyond their usual commute.
Brookline College presents its educational purpose in career-oriented terms: preparing students for work through applied instruction and support. That stated purpose helps explain the Phoenix campus's emphasis on nursing and allied-health education.
A mission statement describes an institution's goals, not a measured employment outcome. Applicants can assess how those goals translate into their own program by examining the published curriculum, required hands-on training, student support, and any applicable licensure requirements.
Name of the institution
Brookline College-PhoenixLevel of institution
Four or more yearsControl of institution
PrivateSetting type
City: LargeInstitutional Category
Degree - granting, not primarily baccalaureate or aboveInstitution size category
Under 1,000School type
Comprehensive higher education institutionMain student body
CoeducationalCalendar system
ContinuousFoundation year
1979Brookline College-Phoenix is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.
Certificate of less than 1 year
Certificate of at least 1 year, but less than 2 years
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degreeData last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.