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American Institute of Alternative Medicine

Columbus, Ohio · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 231 students · Medical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)Massage Therapy

Avg net price / yr
$38,392
cheaper than 2% of comparable schools
Completion rate
62.5%
Median debt at completion
$9,500
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$40,805
earns ~$1,062.9 per $1k of yearly net price

About

The American Institute of Alternative Medicine is a private for-profit school in Columbus, OH that mainly awards certificates. It serves students seeking training in medical assisting, laboratory science, somatic bodywork, and nursing fields. The institution reports a 62.5% completion rate with an average annual net price of $38,392.

What to know

Two-thirds of students receive Pell Grants, but the average annual net price after aid is $38,392. The median student debt at completion is $9,500, and the school's completion rate is reported at 62.5%. Earnings vary by program, with nursing roles showing higher typical earnings than bodywork or medical assisting certificates.

Net price is 179% above the Ohio median ($13,754) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 9% above the national median ($37,522) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificate$26,933
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Servicesundergraduate certificate$18,771
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsassociate degreenot reported
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$44,170
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported

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Questions students ask

Does this school offer financial aid?
Yes, 66.8% of students receive Pell Grants. The average annual net price after aid is reported at $38,392.
What programs and credential levels are available?
The school offers undergraduate certificates in Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research, and Somatic Bodywork. It also offers an associate degree in Registered Nursing and an associate degree in Practical Nursing.
What are the typical earnings for graduates?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $40,805. For specific programs, 2-year typical earnings are $44,170 for Registered Nursing, $26,933 for Practical Nursing certificates, and $18,771 for Somatic Bodywork certificates.
How many students complete their program?
The school's completion rate is reported at 62.5%.
Is the American Institute of Alternative Medicine a public or private school?
It is a private for-profit school that mainly awards certificates.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 441636. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.