Is American Institute-Clifton worth it?
American Institute-Clifton is a private for-profit, two-year institution in CLIFTON, New Jersey (large suburb), part of the American Institute system. It awarded 348 certificates in 2024, most often in medical assistant, massage therapy and dental assisting.
American Institute-Clifton is part of American Institute
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for American Institute-Clifton
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$25,067
Median earnings 4 years after
$36,918
Median earnings 10 years after
$28,710
Average net price
$20,371
Completion rate
57%
Completions (2024)
348
Years to pay back
2.2 years
Students (undergrad)
778
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $24,139 | $36,070 | 558 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate certificate | $18,889 | $30,367 | 130 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $25,355 | $37,077 | 104 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Undergraduate certificate | $22,347 | $32,277 | 100 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $51,318 | $68,424 | 74 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 182 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 74 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 42 |
| Electrician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 34 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | Certificate 2-4 yrs | 15 |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 1 |
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Sources: federal figures for American Institute-Clifton. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New Jersey. Counts under 10 are not published.
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