American Institute of Alternative Medicine Tuition &
American Institute of Alternative Medicine is a private for-profit trade school in Columbus, Ohio, enrolling about 231 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $38,392 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $22,947. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $40,805 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $22,947
- 2024 Average Net Price: $38,392 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 78.29% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 231 83.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 60.00%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
- First-Generation Students: 50.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 8.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 16.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 365
- Applicants (IPEDS): 160
- Room & Board: $41,013 annual estimate
American Institute of Alternative Medicine: what the data shows
Common questions about American Institute of Alternative Medicine, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is American Institute of Alternative Medicine?
American Institute of Alternative Medicine is located in Columbus, OH (ZIP 43229).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is American Institute of Alternative Medicine public or private?
American Institute of Alternative Medicine is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does American Institute of Alternative Medicine cost?
Published tuition: $22,947.
Average net price after aid: $38,392.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $38,209 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $38,940 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $37,324 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $41,470 |
| $110,001+ | $40,742 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $91,788.
How hard is it to get into American Institute of Alternative Medicine?
Admission rate: 78.29%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is American Institute of Alternative Medicine?
Total enrollment: 231 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 365 students.
Graduate enrollment: 20 students.
About 83% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at American Institute of Alternative Medicine?
150%-time completion rate: 60.00%.
What do graduates of American Institute of Alternative Medicine earn?
Median earnings: $47,719 six years after entry; $40,805 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,500.
66.84% of students receive Pell grants.
What is American Institute of Alternative Medicine known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other (60 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other (42 completions)
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage (30 completions)
- Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (8 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is American Institute of Alternative Medicine a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 78.29%; completion rate 60.00%; median earnings $40,805 at 10 years; net price $38,392. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$22,947
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at American Institute of Alternative Medicine was $22,947.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$38,392
2024 Value
In 2024 American Institute of Alternative Medicine had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $38,392.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$153,568 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$38,392 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$91,788 4-Year Tuition
$41,013 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$659 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$64,619 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$258,476 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for American Institute of Alternative Medicine.
Financial Aid by Income Level
66.84% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
63.90% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at American Institute of Alternative Medicine was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for American Institute of Alternative Medicine in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $13,895 | $13,895 | $21,133 |
| 2014 | — | — | $14,925 |
| 2015 | — | — | $20,832 |
| 2016 | — | — | $24,377 |
| 2017 | $14,338 | $14,338 | $15,902 |
| 2018 | $14,338 | $14,338 | $21,027 |
| 2019 | $14,338 | $14,338 | $22,919 |
| 2020 | $14,338 | $14,338 | $25,940 |
| 2021 | $14,532 | $14,532 | $28,771 |
| 2022 | $15,973 | $15,973 | $27,811 |
| 2023 | $17,291 | $17,291 | $32,285 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
78.29% Acceptance Rate
160 Total Applicants
135 Students Admitted
135 First-Time Students Enrolled
100.00% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
American Institute of Alternative Medicine reported total enrollment of about 231 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 14% male and 86% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (75.3%), White (17.3%), and Two or More Races (3.0%). About 66.84% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 50.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
83.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at American Institute of Alternative Medicine in 2024 is 231 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 365 students. Graduate enrollment is about 20 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 75.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
60.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from American Institute of Alternative Medicine completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other: 10% male / 90% female
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other: 19% male / 81% female
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 10% male / 90% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for American Institute of Alternative Medicine.
Return on Investment
$9,500 Median Student Debt
$40,805 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
23.28% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
165.71% Return on Investment
2.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for American Institute of Alternative Medicine.
Top Programs by Completions
4 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other: 60 completions
2. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other: 42 completions
3. Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 30 completions
4. Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine: 8 completions
Most popular programs at American Institute of Alternative Medicine.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for American Institute of Alternative Medicine graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for American Institute of Alternative Medicine from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,511
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,105
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
American Institute of Alternative Medicine is a private for-profit institution located in Columbus, OH, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage. Enrollment is approximately 231 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (75.3%), White (17.3%), Two or More Races (3.0%). The admission rate is 78.29%. The 150%-time completion rate is 60.00%. Approximately 66.84% of students receive Pell Grants. About 50.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
Location
Columbus, OH 43229
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
American Institute of Alternative Medicine provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is American Institute of Alternative Medicine located?
American Institute of Alternative Medicine is located in Columbus, OH.
What is American Institute of Alternative Medicine's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at American Institute of Alternative Medicine is 78.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 160 applicants and 135 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does American Institute of Alternative Medicine cost?
Reported tuition is $22,947 and average net price is $38,392 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $41,013 annually.
What is the student body demographics at American Institute of Alternative Medicine?
American Institute of Alternative Medicine reports undergraduate enrollment of about 365 students, Black or African American (75.3%), White (17.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend American Institute of Alternative Medicine?
About 50.5% of students at American Institute of Alternative Medicine are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of American Institute of Alternative Medicine earn?
Median earnings are $47,719 six years after entry and $40,805 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at American Institute of Alternative Medicine?
The 150%-time completion rate is 60.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do American Institute of Alternative Medicine students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.
Is American Institute of Alternative Medicine public or private?
American Institute of Alternative Medicine is a private for-profit institution located in Columbus, OH.
Is American Institute of Alternative Medicine an HBCU?
No. American Institute of Alternative Medicine is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is American Institute of Alternative Medicine a tribal college?
No. American Institute of Alternative Medicine is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is American Institute of Alternative Medicine a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, American Institute of Alternative Medicine does not meet that proxy (reported share 1.7%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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- Columbus, Ohio city profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.