by our College Data Analytics TeamAmerican Institute of Alternative Medicine is a private for-profit institution in Columbus, Ohio enrolling 231 undergraduates. It accepts 78% of applicants and has an on-time graduation rate of 60%, above the national average of 33%. College Factual ranks it #3,790 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in its 2027 Best Colleges ranking (top 73%), and its Value for Your Money analysis rates it a Fair Price.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
American Institute of Alternative Medicine ranks #3,790 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in College Factual’s 2027 Best Colleges ranking, placing it in the top 73%.
College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities in its annual rankings and ranks them in a variety of ways, including most diverse, best overall quality, best for non-traditional students, and much more.
According to College Factual’s 2027 analysis, AIAM is ranked #3,790 out of 5,159 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality.
Within the state, AIAM holds the #178 spot on the Best Colleges in Ohio ranking.
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American Institute of Alternative Medicine has an acceptance rate of 78%, which makes it somewhat selective. Make sure it’s not the only school you apply to, even if it’s your school of choice. Whether you get in or not will largely depend on how you compare to other applicants.
Learn more about American Institute of Alternative Medicine admissions.
The student to faculty ratio at AIAM is an impressive 9 to 1. That’s quite good when you compare it to the national average of 15 to 1. This is a good sign that students at the school will have more opportunities for one-on-one interactions with their professors.
When estimating how much access students will have to their teachers, some people like to look at what percentage of faculty members are full time. This is because part-time teachers may not have as much time to spend on campus as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at American Institute of Alternative Medicine is 100%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
Students are considered to have graduated on time if they finish their studies within four years. At AIAM the on-time graduation rate of first-time, full-time students is 60%. That is great when compared to the national average of 33.3%.
In the current academic year, there are 231 undergraduates at AIAM.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at American Institute of Alternative Medicine.
The typical net cost at AIAM is $17,140. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $38,209 | $38,940 | $37,324 | $41,470 | $40,742 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of AIAM, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
Almost 66% of college students who graduated with the class of 2018 took out student loans, but that percentage varies from school to school. At AIAM, approximately 64% of students took out student loans averaging $6,581 a year. That adds up to $26,324 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 8.4%. Although this is lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, you’ll still want to keep this in mind when taking out student loans. Get more details about paying for American Institute of Alternative Medicine.
The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree from American Institute of Alternative Medicine make about $40,805 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. Unfortunately, this is 17% less than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. However, graduates in your major field may make more.
See which majors at American Institute of Alternative Medicine make the most money.
American Institute of Alternative Medicine is an private for-profit institution located in Columbus, Ohio. The location of the school is great for students who enjoy the amenities of city life. Get more details about the location of American Institute of Alternative Medicine.
Contact details for American Institute of Alternative Medicine can be found below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 6685 Doubletree Ave, Columbus, OH 43229 |
| Phone: | 6148256255 |
| Website: | www.aiam.edu |
In the most recent reporting year, students from 2 majors graduated from American Institute of Alternative Medicine. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 106 | NA |
| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 58 | $36,661 |
| Nursing | 23 | $46,168 |
| Bodywork & Therapeutic Services | 18 | NA |
| Alternative Medicine & Systems | 7 | NA |
231 students took at least one online class at American Institute of Alternative Medicine.
Online learning is becoming popular at even the oldest colleges and universities in the United States. Not only are online classes great for returning adults with busy schedules, they are also frequented by a growing number of traditional students.
Learn more about online learning at American Institute of Alternative Medicine.
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Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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