Social Sciences at American International College

Choosing social sciences at American International College means navigating considerable uncertainty, as the available estimates suggest outcomes well below what Massachusetts families might expect. While peer programs nationally produce first-year earnings around $37,000, that figure falls nearly $20,000 short of the state median for social sciences graduates—a substantial gap in a region with strong academic institutions. The estimated $27,000 in debt puts borrowers in a manageable position relative to earnings, with a debt-to-income ratio of 0.72, but that assumes the national estimate holds true for AIC specifically.

What's harder to ignore is the context: with a 97% admission rate and half the student body receiving Pell grants, AIC serves a different population than the state's flagship programs. These students often face steeper financial pressures and may have fewer family resources to cushion early-career earnings. The lack of reported data for this program—whether from small cohort sizes or other factors—makes it impossible to know if graduates actually achieve outcomes comparable to the national average, or if they face the earnings challenges common at open-access institutions.

For families considering this investment, the key question is whether AIC's specific career services, alumni network, and support systems can help graduates reach or exceed the estimated $37,000 benchmark. Without school-specific data, you're essentially betting on that institutional capacity rather than evaluating a proven track record.