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American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education

Piscataway, New Jersey · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:

Phlebotomy classesMedical assistant programsMedical billing & coding programsRadiology & sonography programsSurgical technologist programsPharmacy technician programsCNA classes
88%completion rate · New Jersey avg 62%
$11,995median debt of graduates
$41,300median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$40,407median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools | Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools (Accredited)
Address: 4500 New Brunswick Ave, Piscataway, NJ 08854 · Phone: (908) 222-0002 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
Sanction on record, since lifted — Aug 2025 · Show Cause · Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools; Feb 2026 · Removal of Show Cause Status.
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education is a private for-profit trade school in Piscataway, NJ offering phlebotomy, medical assistant, and medical billing & coding programs, accredited by ABHES and Middle States.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has an 87.5% completion rate versus a 61.9% state average, with median graduate debt of $11,995 and median earnings of $40,407 ten years after entry.

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; the school participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), and about 20.8% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
American Institute of… American Institute of…: 87.5% 87.5% New Jersey average New Jersey average: 61.9% 61.9% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Phlebotomists$39,730$48,650$50,080
Medical assistants$37,010$47,210$49,920
Medical records specialists$33,280$50,240$64,700
Radiologic technologists and technicians$71,770$95,000$103,510
Surgical technologists$48,270$77,200$85,700
Pharmacy technicians$36,170$39,610$49,600
Nursing assistants$38,900$46,830$48,760

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New Jersey (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Certificate, under 300 hours 98 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 35 $32,280 $27,343 $3,247
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 23 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 2–4 years 22 $47,968 $36,560 $15,063
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 15 $47,968 $36,560 $15,063
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 11 $32,280 $27,343 $3,247
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 300–899 hours 2 not reported not reported not reported

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

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About this school

American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education is a private for-profit trade and career school located in Piscataway, New Jersey. It is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools, and it participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid to help pay for their education. The campus offers seven program families, with the largest enrollments in phlebotomy classes, medical assistant programs, and medical billing & coding programs.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 87.5%, which is above the state average of 61.9% for comparable programs. Graduates who take on debt carry a median of $11,995, and median earnings ten years after entering the program are reported at $40,407. About 20.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating the school serves a meaningful share of lower-income students. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.

This school's program mix, concentrated in shorter healthcare certificate programs like phlebotomy and medical assisting, may suit students seeking a faster path into an entry-level healthcare role rather than a multi-year associate or bachelor's degree. Whether it fits an adult career-changer depends on individual schedules and program length, which are not detailed here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the listed accreditors and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

The campus offers seven program families, most notably phlebotomy classes, medical assistant programs, and medical billing & coding programs, along with radiology tech, surgical tech, pharmacy tech, and CNA classes.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, it is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 87.5%, which is above the New Jersey state average of 61.9% for comparable programs.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates who borrow carry a median debt of $11,995, per federal Scorecard data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings ten years after entering a program are reported at $40,407.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (908) 222-0002 or visit its website for current tuition.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition structure and financial aid terms compared to public or non-profit institutions.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm program schedules and duration.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can confirm accreditation with the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools, and review outcome data at the College Scorecard link provided by the U.S. Department of Education.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The school's programs, such as phlebotomy and medical assisting, are shorter healthcare certificate offerings, which may appeal to career changers, though specific schedule and format details are not reported here.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing and certification requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school directly for details relevant to specific programs like phlebotomy or medical assisting.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach the school by phone at (908) 222-0002 or visit its website at https://www.aimseducation.edu/ for application information.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data on nearby schools is not reported here; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across similar institutions.

Other trade and career schools in Piscataway, NJ

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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

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