American Institute-Clifton
Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 54%
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at American Institute-Clifton, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 42% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 22nd percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NJ wage index 1.30). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at American Institute-Clifton
Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $51,318 | $68,424 | +19% | #71 of 290 | #133 | $25,000 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $25,355 | $37,077 | +10% | #94 of 332 | #224 | $11,391 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $24,139 | $36,070 | +5% | #271 of 637 | #501 | $12,149 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | $22,347 | $32,277 | -1% | #58 of 104 | #85 | $7,600 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | $18,889 | $30,367 | +2% | #84 of 199 | #143 | $7,917 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The American Institute-Clifton Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $580,197
- Avg rent near campus: $2,482/mo
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 07663 (3.6% cap, Saddle Brook)
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- Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology