American InterContinental University-Houston
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(832)201-3600
- At American InterContinental University, our educational approach is designed around the realities and challenges of today's busy lifestyles, and for over forty years, we have been helping students gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to pursue the next level of their professional development. At American InterContinental University, our academic community continues to grow, because our educational approach is designed around the realities and challenges of today's busy lifestyles. We know every student has different goals, priorities, motivations and timetables for advancing their education, so we designed flexible undergraduate and graduate degree programs that can be realistically achieved, even with today's hectic lifestyles and responsibilities. At AIU, student life is an individualized choice you make based upon your preferences, objectives and schedule. Each day will offer you new opportunities to collaborate with classmates, make connections with alumni and keep tabs with your social networks.
School Highlights
- American InterContinental University-Houston serves 535 students (60% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is lower than the state community college average of 35:1.
- Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 61%.
- American InterContinental University-Houston is one of 18 community colleges within Harris County, TX.
- The nearest community college to American InterContinental University-Houston is Remington College-Houston Campus (1.8 miles away).
Top Placements
American InterContinental University-Houston places among the top 20% of community colleges in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
School Overview
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| American InterContinental University-Houston | (TX) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 20 staff | 76 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 535 students | 3,921 students |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 35:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 322 students | 1,055 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 213 students | 2,866 students |
| # Undergraduate Students | 238 students | 1,015 students |
| # Graduate Students | 84 students | 6 students |
| % Asian | 4% | 4% |
| % Hispanic | 11% | 37% |
| % Black | 37% | 13% |
| % White | 7% | 39% |
| % Hawaiian | 1% | - |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 38% | 3% |
| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.69 |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $49,800 | $33,800 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to American InterContinental University-Houston is Remington College-Houston Campus (1.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Remington College-Houston CampusPrivate, non-profit325 students | 1.80 Mi3110 Hayes Road Suite 380
Houston, TX 77082
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Houston, TX 77036
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Houston, TX 77036
(713)785-5995 2.60496 - Vet Tech Institute of HoustonPrivate, for profit216 students | 5.60 Mi4669 Southwest Fwy Ste 100
Houston, TX 77027
(713)629-1500 5.60216 - 1,552 students | 7.50 Mi240 Northwest Mall
Houston, TX 77092
(713)425-3100 7.501,552
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