American Institute-Somerset Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
American Institute-Somerset is a private for-profit trade school in Somerset, New Jersey, enrolling about 364 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 55.63% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $28,710 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $20,464 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 364 61.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 55.63%
- First-Generation Students: 67.4%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 7.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 577
American Institute-Somerset: what the data shows
Common questions about American Institute-Somerset, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is American Institute-Somerset?
American Institute-Somerset is located in Somerset, NJ (ZIP 08873-1100).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is American Institute-Somerset public or private?
American Institute-Somerset is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does American Institute-Somerset cost?
Average net price after aid: $20,464.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $19,924 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $20,652 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $21,371 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $22,566 |
How big is American Institute-Somerset?
Total enrollment: 364 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 577 students.
About 61% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at American Institute-Somerset?
150%-time completion rate: 55.63%.
First-year retention: 80.0%.
What do graduates of American Institute-Somerset earn?
Median earnings: $25,543 six years after entry; $28,710 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,979.
76.35% of students receive Pell grants.
What is American Institute-Somerset known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (85 completions)
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage (38 completions)
- Dental Assisting/Assistant (15 completions)
- Electrician (12 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is American Institute-Somerset a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 55.63%; median earnings $28,710 at 10 years; net price $20,464. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at American Institute-Somerset was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$20,464
2024 Value
In 2024 American Institute-Somerset had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,464.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$81,856 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$20,464 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for American Institute-Somerset.
Financial Aid by Income Level
76.35% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
82.66% 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-Somerset 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-Somerset in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2017–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | — | — | $17,692 |
| 2018 | — | — | $15,681 |
| 2019 | — | — | $15,946 |
| 2020 | — | — | $16,423 |
| 2021 | — | — | $18,423 |
| 2022 | — | — | $17,907 |
| 2023 | — | — | $16,629 |
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
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
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-Somerset reported total enrollment of about 364 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 42% male and 58% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (52.2%), Black or African American (27.8%), and White (15.9%). About 76.35% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 67.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
61.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at American Institute-Somerset in 2024 is 364 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 577 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
80.0%
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 Hispanic or Latino at 52.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
38.75% 100% Completion Time
55.63% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 38.75% of students graduating from American Institute-Somerset completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant: 6% male / 94% female
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 24% male / 76% female
- Dental Assisting/Assistant: 0% male / 100% 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: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for American Institute-Somerset.
Return on Investment
$11,979 Median Student Debt
$28,710 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
41.72% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
250.74% Return on Investment
4.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for American Institute-Somerset.
Top Programs by Completions
4 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 85 completions
2. Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 38 completions
3. Dental Assisting/Assistant: 15 completions
4. Electrician: 12 completions
Most popular programs at American Institute-Somerset.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for American Institute-Somerset graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for American Institute-Somerset from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,452
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-Somerset is a private for-profit institution located in Somerset, NJ. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Medical/Clinical Assistant, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage, Dental Assisting/Assistant. Enrollment is approximately 364 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (52.2%), Black or African American (27.8%), White (15.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 55.63%. Approximately 76.35% of students receive Pell Grants. About 67.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Somerset, NJ 08873-1100
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
American Institute-Somerset 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-Somerset located?
American Institute-Somerset is located in Somerset, NJ.
How much does American Institute-Somerset cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $20,464 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at American Institute-Somerset?
American Institute-Somerset reports undergraduate enrollment of about 577 students, Hispanic or Latino (52.2%), Black or African American (27.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend American Institute-Somerset?
About 67.4% of students at American Institute-Somerset are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of American Institute-Somerset earn?
Median earnings are $25,543 six years after entry and $28,710 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at American Institute-Somerset?
The 150%-time completion rate is 55.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do American Institute-Somerset students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,979.
Is American Institute-Somerset public or private?
American Institute-Somerset is a private for-profit institution located in Somerset, NJ.
Is American Institute-Somerset an HBCU?
No. American Institute-Somerset is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is American Institute-Somerset a tribal college?
No. American Institute-Somerset is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is American Institute-Somerset a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—American Institute-Somerset reports 52.2% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is American Institute-Somerset religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for American Institute-Somerset in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
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
- Related geography & profiles
- New Jersey college costs
- New Jersey colleges by ROI
- New Jersey trade schools profile
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in New Jersey
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.