How many students received financial aid?

Data shows 66.6% of students received Pell Grants.

What programs and credential levels are available?

The school offers undergraduate certificates in Computer/Information Technology Administration, Dental Support Services, Health and Medical Administrative Services, Allied Health and Medical Assisting, Allied Health Diagnostic and Treatment, Somatic Bodywork, Practical Nursing, and Business Operations Support.

What do graduates of the Allied Health Diagnostic program typically earn?

Median earnings two years after completion for Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions are reported at $42,235.

How many students finish their training?

The reported completion rate for the school is 56.2%.

Is this a public or private school?

It is classified as a private for-profit school.

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American Institute-West Hartford

West Hartford, Connecticut · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 402 students · Dental AssistingMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyMassage Therapy

Avg net price / yr

$19,316

cheaper than 32% of comparable schools

Completion rate

56.2%

Median debt at completion

$11,979

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$28,710

earns ~$1,486.3 per $1k of yearly net price

About

American Institute-West Hartford is a private for-profit school in West Hartford, CT that mainly awards undergraduate certificates. It serves students seeking entry-level training in fields like medical assisting, IT administration, and dental support services. The school reported an average annual net price of $19,316 after financial aid.

What to know

Two-thirds of students received Pell Grants, but the reported completion rate is 56.2%. Typical median debt at graduation is $11,979. Ten years after entry, median earnings are reported at $28,710.

Reported median earnings are 24% below the national median ($38,005) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	undergraduate certificate	$42,235
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions	undergraduate certificate	$23,322
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services	undergraduate certificate	$21,192
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	undergraduate certificate	$20,679
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services	undergraduate certificate	$24,638
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	undergraduate certificate	$23,340
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported

Questions students ask

How many students received financial aid?: Data shows 66.6% of students received Pell Grants.
What programs and credential levels are available?: The school offers undergraduate certificates in Computer/Information Technology Administration, Dental Support Services, Health and Medical Administrative Services, Allied Health and Medical Assisting, Allied Health Diagnostic and Treatment, Somatic Bodywork, Practical Nursing, and Business Operations Support.
What do graduates of the Allied Health Diagnostic program typically earn?: Median earnings two years after completion for Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions are reported at $42,235.
How many students finish their training?: The reported completion rate for the school is 56.2%.
Is this a public or private school?: It is classified as a private for-profit school.

Other options in Connecticut

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden	Hamden	$20,549	36.5%	$42,914
Goodwin University	East Hartford	$29,249	42.6%	$43,596
Connecticut State Community College	New Britain	$11,513	25.4%	$41,344
Porter & Chester Institute	Bridgeport	$18,348	47.1%	$41,588

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 129482. 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.