IIA College changes name, appeals to working adults

IIA College changes name, appeals to working adults

A 30-year-institution with three campuses in Arizona and one in New Mexico, which was formerly known as IIA College, has been renamed Brookline College and reiterated its commitment to providing educational opportunities to non-traditional students.

Such students are typically adults who have to balance work and family responsibilities, and may find it challenging to complete programs at traditional institutions due to time constraints.

"Higher education is more important than ever, especially the acquisition of specialized training in sectors with significant employment opportunities," says Christa Jones, CEO of Brookline College.

"Many of our students are single parents who work full-time [who] demonstrate how remarkably committed they are to creating a better life for themselves while setting an educational example for their children," she adds.

The school offers a range of programs, including bachelors degrees in public administration and management as well as associate degrees in accounting, business, justice administration, paralegal studies and healthcare administration.

For those who are unable to attend a traditional school, Brookline also offers an option to online instruction.

Estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau for 2007 show the average earnings for men with high school education were $42,466, while those with bachelors degrees earned $88,843, which is more than twice as much.