Cost & ROI · 2026
Is Brookline College-Albuquerque worth it?
Pay $37,459/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $29,576 ten years out — about 0.8× the annual cost. EduGradify value grade: D.
The ROI math, in 30 seconds
Benchmarks
Brookline College-Albuquerque vs New Mexico avg vs national avg
How this school stacks up against the typical New Mexico college and the typical US college.
| Metric | Brookline College-Albuquerque | New Mexico avg | National avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg net price | ▼ $37,459 | $11,430 | $18,467 |
| Median earnings 10y | ▼ $29,576 | $42,016 | $50,834 |
| Median debt | ▲ $9,500 | $15,543 | $19,694 |
| Graduation rate | ▼ 47.1% | 34% | 49.9% |
| Acceptance rate | — | 74.8% | 72.3% |
Hidden cost
What you actually pay, by family income
Net price after grants and scholarships changes a lot depending on family income. Find your bracket.
Total cost
4-year cost projection
Estimated net price each year through graduation, assuming a typical 3% annual tuition increase.
Debt math
Loan repayment scenarios
If you borrow the median $9,500 at a 6.5% federal rate, here's what each repayment plan looks like.
Debt-to-earnings: 32% of one year's median pay. Financial advisors recommend keeping student debt under 100% of expected first-year salary. You're well below that threshold.
Lifetime impact
Lifetime earnings boost vs no degree
Over a typical 40-year career, the median Brookline College-Albuquerque grad earns about -$616,960 more than a high school graduate (assuming HS median ≈ $45k/yr, BLS).
Caveat: this is a population median, not a guarantee. Actual outcomes vary widely by major, career path, and individual choices. We're showing the median to set realistic expectations.
The verdict
What the numbers say about Brookline College-Albuquerque
The average student at Brookline College-Albuquerque pays $37,459 a year after grants and scholarships. That is above the NM average net price of $11,430.
Ten years after entry, graduates earn a median of $29,576 — below the NM median of $42,016. Weighed against what students actually pay, EduGradify models this as a standard return.
Typical graduates borrow about $9,500, roughly $103 a month on a standard ten-year plan — a manageable load at about 32% of one year's median earnings.
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Cost & ROI questions
What is the net price at Brookline College-Albuquerque?
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $37,459 per year. Over four years, that adds up to roughly $149,836.
How much do Brookline College-Albuquerque graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Brookline College-Albuquerque graduates earn a median of $29,576 per year — below the national average of $50,834. That's about 0.8× the annual net cost.
How much debt do Brookline College-Albuquerque graduates take on?
Median federal loan debt at graduation is $9,500 — about $103/month on a standard 10-year repayment plan (assuming a 6.5% federal rate). 50.8% of students take federal loans.
Is Brookline College-Albuquerque worth the cost?
EduGradify assigns Brookline College-Albuquerque a value grade of D — top 99% on real ROI nationally. The math: pay $37,459/yr, earn $29,576/yr ten years out, ROI score of 1.97. Standard Return.
What financial aid is available at Brookline College-Albuquerque?
46.8% of students receive federal Pell Grants (need-based federal aid). 50.8% take federal student loans.
How does net price change with family income at Brookline College-Albuquerque?
Net price is income-adjusted — lower-income families typically pay much less. Students from families earning under $30k pay about $36,151. See the chart below for all five income bands.
How we calculate ROI
Every number on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI score = (median earnings 10 years out × 10) / (avg net price × 4). The higher the ratio, the more graduates earn per dollar invested. We then percentile-rank every US college on that score to assign letter grades A+ through D. Read the full methodology →