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A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At American Institute-Toms River, over the last five years 51% of students earned their associate’s degree within four years of enrolling.
Students from different demographic backgrounds often graduate at different rates, so it can be helpful to look beyond the overall graduation rate. This chart shows how students of different races and ethnicities fare earning their degrees at American Institute-Toms River.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at American Institute-Toms River | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 50% | 31% |
| Asian | 38% | 48% |
| Black | 36% | 35% |
| Hispanic | 58% | 45% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 25% | |
| White | 57% | 51% |
| Multiple races | 41% | 36% |
| Unknown race | 25% | 34% |
Student retention, or how often students return to continue their degree after completing their first year, is another helpful indicator. Over the last five years, at American Institute-Toms River, about 60% of full-time students returned the following fall to continue their degree.
The size and demographic makeup of a school’s student body can have a large impact on a student’s experience. American Institute-Toms River has 679 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of for-profit, 2-year schools.
About 73% of students are female.
And about 42% of students are white.