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Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad

Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad is a Private, Less than 2 years school located in Carlsbad, CA. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $21,279 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 154 and it offers 2 programs. By program type, it has 1 12-weeks certificate and 1 1-year certificate programs.
Last year, a total of 107 students completed and earned certificate or associate degree at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad.
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Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad is Metal and Jewelry Arts. Its 2023 tuition and fees are $21,279 and the national average is $18,140.
Its tuition is relatively higher than national average of Metal and Jewelry Arts program. The length of the program is 780 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete is 7 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad with tuition, fees, and completion time for each program.
6 Largest Career Programs at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad
Program2023 Tuition & FeesNational AverageBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion Time
1Metal and Jewelry Arts $21,279$18,140$2,823780 Contact Hours7 Months
2Metal and Jewelry Arts $21,626$18,140$2,145781 Contact Hours7 Months
3Metal and Jewelry Arts $20,100$18,140$1,882799 Contact Hours7 Months
4Metal and Jewelry Arts $6,654$18,140$466210 Contact Hours2 Months
5Metal and Jewelry Arts $5,813$18,140$615209 Contact Hours2 Months
6Metal and Jewelry Arts $6,051$18,140$458270 Contact Hours2 Months

2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad is $21,279 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all career programs and costs for some program may quietly differ from the average cost.
66% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $7,496 (exclude student loans).
Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$21,279
Books & Supplies$2,823
Off-Campus Room & Board$9,380
Off-Campus Expenses$8,314
Average Financial Amount$7,496

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad offers 2 vocational programs for Less than 12-Week Certificate and Less than 1-Year Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 107 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate1027
Less than 1 Year Certificate1080
Total20107

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 27 students have earned/completed Less than 12 Weeks Certificate program.
  • 80 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts [+] ✕ 27 completers-
Metal and Jewelry Arts✕27-
Total27
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts [+] ✕ 80 completers-
Metal and Jewelry Arts✕80-
Total80

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

Total 154 students are attending at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad. There are 27 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 6 to 1 (16.67%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 117 (full-time) and 1 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad is 91%.
Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population154
Graduation Rate91%
Number of Faculty27
Student to Faculty Ratio6 to 1

Student Population at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 104 students enrolled into Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad. By gender, 47 male and 57 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad.
Student Population By Gender
Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad
TotalMaleFemale
Total1044757
Full-time1044757
There are 56 White (53.85%), 2 Black/African American (1.92%), 16 Hispanic (15.38%), 12 Asian (11.54%), and 34 students with other races attending Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad. 6 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad
TotalMaleFemale
Total1044757
American Indian/Native American000
Asian1275
Black/African American211
Hispanic1688
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White562135
Two More422
Un-Known853
Non-resident Alien633
By age range, at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad, 27 students are aged 20 to 24 (25.96% of total students), 5 students are aged below 20 (4.81%), 3 students are aged above 50 (5.77%).
Graduate Student Population By Age at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad
TotalMaleFemale
Total1044757
Age 18-19541
Age 20-21981
Age 22-2418108
Age 25-29331320
Age 30-3414410
Age 35-391138
Age 40-491156
Age 50-64303

Directory and Accreditation Information

Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (4/1/1973 - Current).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad.
5345 Armada Dr, Carlsbad, CA
760-603-4000
School Website
Admission Page
Financial Aid Information

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