Economics at American International College

With an estimated debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.43, this economics program appears manageable on paper—peer programs across Massachusetts suggest first-year earnings around $57,000 against borrowing of roughly $24,500. That's a reasonable foundation for an anxious parent looking at raw numbers. However, the actual outcomes for American International College's economics graduates remain unknown due to insufficient reporting data, which creates meaningful uncertainty about how *this specific program* performs compared to the state pattern.

The state comparison reveals stark disparities in the Massachusetts economics landscape. While similar programs across the state cluster near that $57,000 median, elite institutions like Harvard and Amherst produce graduates earning nearly double that figure. With American International's 97% admission rate and half its students receiving Pell grants, it serves a fundamentally different population than these selective schools—which is important context, not a criticism. The question is whether this program delivers outcomes comparable to other accessible Massachusetts economics programs or falls short of that benchmark.

The fundamental challenge here is straightforward: you're investing in a program without verified graduate outcomes. The estimated figures suggest viability—debt that's less than one year's projected salary is workable—but those numbers represent what *similar* programs achieve, not what American International's economics graduates actually earn. Before committing, request the school's own placement data and speak directly with recent graduates about their job searches.