American Institute-West Hartford

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2021 Average Net Price

$19,483

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.6%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

406

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

52.4%

119 Graduates

About

American Institute-West Hartford is a higher education institution located in Hartford County, CT. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at American Institute-West Hartford were Medical Assistant (55 degrees awarded), Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (31 degrees), and Dental Assisting (21 degrees).

In 2021, 132 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at American Institute-West Hartford. 95.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 4.55% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (57 degrees), 1.73 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (33 degrees).

Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)Unknown

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,483.

In 2021, 59% of undergraduate students attending American Institute-West Hartford received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$19,483

2021 Value

17.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 American Institute-West Hartford had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,483. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of American Institute-West Hartford grew by 17.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of American Institute-West Hartford (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

59% of undergraduate students at American Institute-West Hartford received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 10.6% with respect to 2020, when 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at American Institute-West Hartford (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

5.6%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at American Institute-West Hartford was 5.6%, which represents 66 out of the 1179 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

American Institute-West Hartford had a total enrollment of 406 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at American Institute-West Hartford is 406 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at American Institute-West Hartford are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at American Institute-West Hartford, both undergraduate and graduate, is 39.7% Hispanic or Latino, 27.8% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 22.2% White, 6.9% Two or More Races, 1.23% Asian, and 1.23% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at American Institute-West Hartford in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (38.4%), followed by Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders Female (24.6%) and White Female (20.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at American Institute-West Hartford in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 406 students. The full-time enrollment at American Institute-West Hartford is 406 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at American Institute-West Hartford (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

54%

2021 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at American Institute-West Hartford was 54%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), American Institute-West Hartford had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at American Institute-West Hartford (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
161 enrolled students
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders
113 enrolled students
White
90 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at American Institute-West Hartford is 39.7% Hispanic or Latino, 27.8% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 22.2% White, 6.9% Two or More Races, 1.23% Asian, and 1.23% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 120 more women than men received degrees from American Institute-West Hartford. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at American Institute-West Hartford is hispanic or latino (57 degrees awarded). There were 1.73 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (33 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at American Institute-West Hartford is Medical Assistant (55 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (31 degrees) and Dental Assisting (21 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at American Institute-West Hartford, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (130 degrees awarded) and Business (2 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American Institute-West Hartford are Registered nurses (1,405,293 people), Accountants & auditors (1,030,177 people), Other managers (679,252 people), Financial managers (461,491 people), and Chief executives & legislators (360,339 people).

The most specialized majors at American Institute-West Hartford in 2021 are Health (130 degrees awarded) and Business (2 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American Institute-West Hartford are Surgeons, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Chief executives & legislators, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at American Institute-West Hartford are Health (130 degrees awarded) and Business (2 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American Institute-West Hartford are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,723,996 people), Elementary & secondary schools (631,218 people), Banking & related activities (467,197 people), Computer Systems Design (463,055 people), and Insurance carriers (433,326 people).

The most specialized majors at American Institute-West Hartford are Health (130 degrees awarded) and Business (2 degrees) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by American Institute-West Hartford.

Most Common (2021)

Medical Assistant
55 degree-majors awarded
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist
31 degree-majors awarded
Dental Assisting
21 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at American Institute-West Hartford was Medical Assistant with 55 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at American Institute-West Hartford according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

126

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 6 degrees were awarded to men at American Institute-West Hartford, which is 0.0476 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (126).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at American Institute-West Hartford by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 4 degrees were awarded to men at American Institute-West Hartford in Massage Therapy, which is 0.333 times less than the 12 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 55 degrees were awarded to women at American Institute-West Hartford in Medical Assistant. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

35%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 35% of students graduating from American Institute-West Hartford completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 44% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at American Institute-West Hartford is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
57 degrees awarded
Black or African American
33 degrees awarded
White
31 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at American Institute-West Hartford is hispanic or latino (57 degrees awarded). There were 1.73 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (33 degrees).

1.52% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
55 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
33 degrees awarded
White Female
30 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at American Institute-West Hartford is hispanic or latino female (55 degrees awarded). There were 1.67 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (33 degrees).