The Worst Colleges for Bachelor’s Degree Payoff, Ranked

Brookline College-Albuquerque was part of a career-focused college system serving students interested in practical professional training. The Albuquerque location offered programs connected to healthcare, nursing, and career preparation, aiming more at job readiness than the traditional residential college experience.

The -$62,000 payoff suggests the early financial return was especially weak, even for a career-oriented school. Program cost, student debt, completion, licensing, and local wages may all affect the number. Graduates who completed healthcare pathways and secured stable roles may have seen better outcomes later.