Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad
Carlsbad, CA 92008
About Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad
Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad is a private trade and vocational school in Carlsbad, California, enrolling about 186 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 90.87% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $42,588 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $42,588.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 254% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad | — | $30,055 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| California (state median) | $8,093 | $8,343 | 287 |
| Suburban (locale median) | $13,135 | $18,048 | 684 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad really?
Evidence: average net price at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad is $30,055.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $30,055 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $21,712 above the California median net price. Versus suburban campuses, net price runs $12,007 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Avg. net price
$30,055
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $29,997 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $33,367 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $27,172 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $26,787 |
| $110,001+ | $32,342 |
Student outcomes
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad is known for
Top program completions
- Jewelry Arts160
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad.
Campus
Location
Carlsbad, CA
City / state
- ZIP
- 92008
- NCES locale
- Suburb
Compared with Suburban campuses nationally, net price is 67% above the median for Suburban campuses ($18,048 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Far West
Size
Enrollment
186
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 287
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 12.40%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $30,560 |
| 2014 | — | — | $28,659 |
| 2015 | — | — | $27,053 |
| 2016 | — | — | $31,119 |
| 2017 | — | — | $28,645 |
| 2018 | — | — | $26,277 |
| 2019 | — | — | $27,016 |
| 2020 | — | — | $31,885 |
| 2021 | — | — | $30,209 |
| 2022 | — | — | $33,629 |
| 2023 | — | — | $31,435 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad reported total enrollment of about 186 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 52% male and 48% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (27.4%), Non-Resident Alien (26.3%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (18.8%). About 12.40% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 33.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad in 2024 is 186 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 287 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
89.21% 100% Completion Time
90.87% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 89.21% of students graduating from Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Jewelry Arts: 56% male / 44% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad graduates earn a median of $42,588 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $42,588. Average net price used in cost models: $30,055.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad graduates report median earnings of $42,588 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 1 programs by IPEDS completions (2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $46,125
- California median 7.1× the median ($6,474)
- Far West median 6.6× the median ($7,030)
- U.S. median 6.3× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad at a glance
Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad
Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad is a private non-profit institution in Carlsbad, CA.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Jewelry Arts
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian27.4%Non-Resident Alien26.3%Race/ethnicity unknown18.8%
Schools near Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad
Other campuses in Carlsbad, CA when available, plus nearby institutions in California.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C) within California, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad located?
Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad is located in Carlsbad, CA.
How much does Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $30,055 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What explains Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($30,055), completion (90.9% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($42,588). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad?
Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad reports undergraduate enrollment of about 287 students, White (27.4%), Non-Resident Alien (26.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad?
About 33.3% of students at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad earn?
Median earnings are $43,110 six years after entry and $42,588 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad?
The 150%-time completion rate is 90.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad public or private?
Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad is a private nonprofit institution located in Carlsbad, CA.
Is Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad an HBCU?
No. Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad a tribal college?
No. Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad does not meet that proxy (reported share 13.4%).
Is Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.