American InterContinental University-Houston
- Graduation Rate
- 18% F
- Lower completion rate than most colleges
- Earnings (10yr)
- $36,144 C-
- Below average for college graduates
- Net Price
- $20,249 C-
- 18% more than the typical college
- Enrollment
- 94
Bottom line: A C- overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges. 12.6× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $12.6 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $12.6 over 20 years — debt pays back in ~under a year. Net gain: $941,438.
What The Data Says
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A C- overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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Graduation of 18% — 68% below the national average.
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Every $1 invested returns $12.6 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About American InterContinental University-Houston
American InterContinental University-Houston is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Private for-profit University
- Carnegie Class
- Master's University
- Enrollment
- 94
- Setting
- Urban
- Primary Strengths
- Business & Marketing, Criminal Justice, Visual & Performing Arts, Computer Science & IT
Why students choose American InterContinental University-Houston
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
This school does not report a competitive admit rate — most qualified applicants are admitted.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $20,249 a year after grants and scholarships — 18% above the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $36,144 ten years after enrolling — 11% below the typical college, against $31,000 in median debt.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective American InterContinental University-Houston is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into American InterContinental University-Houston? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
As a private institution in Houston, Texas, American InterContinental University-Houston enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 18%.
- Retention Rate
- 25%
- Faculty Salary (mo)
- $7,818
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 12:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.84
- First-Gen Students
- 55%
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend American InterContinental University-Houston? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at American InterContinental University-Houston is $14,829, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $20,249. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $20,152 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $31,000 in federal student loans.
- In-State Tuition
- $14,829
- Out-of-State
- $14,829
- Avg Net Price
- $20,249
- Median Debt
- $31,000
- Pell Grant Rate
- 69%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 76%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $20,152
- Family Income $30K–$48K
- $20,541
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Students Like You
Tell us a little about yourself to see what students like you have typically experienced at American InterContinental University-Houston — the net price for your income, your admission odds, and the outcomes that follow. These are patterns from federal data, not predictions.
Graduate Outcomes
Is American InterContinental University-Houston Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of American InterContinental University-Houston report median earnings of $36,144, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $27,823
- 8 Years
- $35,839
- 10 Years
- $36,144
- Debt-to-Earnings
- 0.86x
- Earning > $25K
- 56%
Earnings Trajectory
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (9)
- 47%
- 100% (9)
- 47%
- 100% (9)
- 47%
- 100% (9)
- 47%
How American Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
College ROI Calculator
Is American InterContinental University-Houston Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, American InterContinental University-Houston delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $20,249/year ($80,996 total). Graduates earn $36,144 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $1,022,434 in total earnings — a net gain of $941,438 (12.6× your investment). The median debt is $31,000, which takes less than a year to pay back at typical earnings. With a 18% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $80,996
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $1,022,434
- Net Return
- $941,438
- ROI Multiple
- 12.6×
- Cost Per Year
- $20,249
- Median Debt
- $31,000
- Debt Payback
- Less than 1 yr
- Graduation Rate
- 18%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Top Programs
The fields American InterContinental University-Houston awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Where federal field-of-study data exists, we show what graduates in that major earned early in their careers. Each links to its degree guide — or see what someone with your income, scores, and major would pay and earn here in the Students Like You simulator.
- Business & Marketing 47% $49,551 early-career
- Criminal Justice 23% $38,867 early-career
- Visual & Performing Arts 15%
- Computer Science & IT 10% $53,715 early-career
- Health Professions 5%
Early-career median earnings by major (typically 1–2 years after completion, bachelor's level where available), in today's dollars (CPI-adjusted). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard field of study. Distinct from the school-wide 10-year median; suppressed for small programs.
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for American InterContinental University-Houston's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
- CChief Executive Officer$189,520 · 3% growthAdaptable 64
- C+IT Manager$169,510 · 15% growthAdaptable 52
- C+Cloud Architect$142,000 · 15% growthAdaptable 52
- B-Site Reliability Engineer$140,000 · 20% growthAdaptable 52
- CSolutions Architect$138,000 · 12% growthAdaptable 52
- CHR Manager$136,350 · 5% growthAdaptable 64
- CSales Manager$135,160 · 4% growthAdaptable 64
- B-Software Developer$132,270 · 25% growthVulnerable 40
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into American InterContinental University-Houston? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
As a private institution in Houston, Texas, American InterContinental University-Houston enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 18%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend American InterContinental University-Houston? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at American InterContinental University-Houston is $14,829, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $20,249. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $20,152 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $31,000 in federal student loans.
Is American InterContinental University-Houston Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of American InterContinental University-Houston report median earnings of $36,144, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
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