American Institute-Clifton
American Institute-Clifton is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in CLIFTON, NJ. It offers 6 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page.
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at American Institute-Clifton is Medical/Clinical Assistant and the 2025 tuition and fees is $19,495. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Medical/Clinical Assistant programs ($16,239). The length of the program is 33 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 10 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at American Institute-Clifton.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $19,495 | - | 33 Hours | 10 Months | $16,239 |
| 2 | Dental Assisting/Assistant | $19,495 | - | 36 Hours | 11 Months | $16,730 |
| 3 | Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | $13,995 | - | 27 Hours | 8 Months | $12,154 |
| 4 | Electrician | $25,495 | - | 32 Hours | 11 Months | $15,963 |
| 5 | Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | $37,995 | - | 68 Hours | 18 Months | $41,328 |
| 6 | Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | $13,495 | - | 24 Hours | 8 Months | $8,424 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 778 students attended American Institute-Clifton in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 10 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 23 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 37 (full-time) and 28 (part-time).
The graduation rate of American Institute-Clifton is 57% and the retention rate is 70% at the school.
| Student Population | 778 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 57% |
| Number of Faculty | 33 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of American Institute-Clifton is $19,495
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
87% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,455 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $19,495 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | - |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $11,400 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $5,070 |
| Average Financial Amount | $4,455 |
Offered Certificate Programs
American Institute-Clifton offers 6 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate, 4 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 348 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 2 | 0 | 75 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 3 | 0 | 258 |
| 4 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 | 15 |
| Total | 6 | 0 | 348 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at American Institute-Clifton are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 348 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 75 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 258 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
- 15 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 74 completers |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | ✕ | 74 |
| Business | ✕ | 1 completers |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✕ | 1 |
| Total | 75 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 34 completers |
| Electrician | ✕ | 34 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 224 completers |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | ✕ | 42 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 182 |
| Total | 258 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 15 completers |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | ✕ | 15 |
| Total | 15 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 778 students have enrolled into American Institute-Clifton. By gender, 162 male and 616 female students are attending the school.
There are 55 White (7.07%), 178 Black/African American (22.88%), 492 Hispanic (63.24%), 13 Asian (1.67%), and 529 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 778 | 162 | 616 |
| American Indian/Native American | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Asian | 13 | 7 | 6 |
| Black/African American | 178 | 45 | 133 |
| Hispanic | 492 | 89 | 403 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| White | 55 | 13 | 42 |
| Two More | 17 | 3 | 14 |
| Un-Known | 18 | 4 | 14 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 346 LEXINGTON AVE, CLIFTON, NJ
- 973-340-9500
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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