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Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 4 to 1
On-time graduation rate 90%

Located in Carlsbad, California, GIA is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 4-to-1, GIA emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at GIA are Jewelry Arts. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Jewelry Arts

Program Length 2 months
Tuition and Fees $5,800
Books and Supplies $615
Total Cost $6,415

Similar schools that provide the same program:

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad was $30,460. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

GIA net price calculator

$30,460

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private Non Profit colleges in California and nationwide.

California's average $10,382
National average $17,795
Below is the net price of GIA for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $30,460 $7,406 (32%) $30,624 $36,255 $14,120 $39,010
2021 $23,054 $3,078 (12%) $29,680 $32,140 $33,976 $36,754 $37,762
2020 $26,132 $1,601 (7%) $29,663 $23,865 $11,305 $35,161
2019 $24,531 $3,126 (11%) $26,088 $28,295 $10,507 $28,030 $30,113
2018 $27,657 $1,071 (4%) $28,447 $34,210
2017 $28,728 $1,559 (6%) $30,694 $34,124 $33,196 $34,124
2016 $27,169 $56 $25,501 $30,523 $32,644 $33,144
2015 $27,113 $305 (1%) $27,796 $28,463 $29,986 $31,964 $32,006
2014 $26,808 -- $30,998 $31,897 $29,206 $29,122 $28,555

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Not Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 67 of freshman students at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad received on average $5,608 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,608
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 8 14% $4,968 $39,745
Other Federal Grant 33 57% $3,546 $117,025
State Grant/Scholarships 1 2% $23,695 $23,695
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 5 9% $15,596 $77,981
Total Grant & Scholarships 39 67% $5,608 $218,701

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 14% of freshman students at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad received $7,800 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,800
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 8 14% $7,800 $62,397
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 8 14% $7,800 $62,397

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

NO DATA

Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$21,118
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad sorted by popularity.

Visual & Performing Arts

Total number of students graduated under this category 80

Jewelry Arts

Undergraduate Certificate 80 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 138 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 124 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 125 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

90.6%

Dropout Rate

Out of 138 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 13 students dropped out of the school.

9.4%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

High

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at GIA is slightly skewed towards women students, with 54.8% of undergraduate students being women and 45.2% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 104, with 57 women and 47 men.

  • men 45.2% 47 students
  • women 54.8% 57 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 32% 33 students
  • 22-24 17% 18 students
  • 30-34 13% 14 students
  • 35-39 11% 11 students
  • 40-49 11% 11 students
  • 20-21 9% 9 students
  • 18-19 5% 5 students
  • 50-64 3% 3 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization