Private nonprofit

Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad

Carlsbad, California·Private not-for-profit, less-than 2-year·Far West·gia.edu/gem-education
6-yr Graduation
91%
Enrollment
186
peer median 186
Avg net price
$31,435
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About

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is a nonprofit institute based in Carlsbad, California. It is dedicated to research and education in the field of gemology and the jewelry arts. Founded in 1931, GIA's mission is to protect buyers and sellers of gemstones by setting and maintaining the standards used to evaluate gemstone quality. The institute does so through research, gem identification, diamond grading services, and a variety of educational programs. Through its library and subject experts, GIA acts as a resource of gem and jewelry information for the trade, public, and media.

Graduation rate & outcomes

Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.

Overall completion
91%

Pell equity

8.0pp gap
Pell recipients
92%
Non-Pell
100%

Non-Pell students graduate at a 8.0-point higher rate than Pell recipients.

Tuition & cost

What families actually pay, broken down by family income.

Net price by family income

Aid exceeds costFamily pays
$0–30k$28,014
$30–48k$33,690
$48–75k$38,183
$75–110k$24,013
$110k+$27,757

Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.

Avg net price (private)
$31,435
vs peer median $31,435
Federal loans
16.1%

Academic programs at GIA

Top program areas ranked by completions.

Distinct CIP programs1
UndergraduateOffered
GraduateOffered

Enrollment trends & demographics

Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.

Fall total
186
12-mo unduplicated
250
Undergraduate
250
Graduate
0

Gender split

Men
57%142
Women
43%108

Race / ethnicity composition

Non-resident
35.1%
White
26.0%
Unknown
13.3%
Hispanic
11.4%
Asian
11.0%
Black
2.9%
Two or more
0.3%

Student-faculty ratio

Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.

Student-to-faculty
6.0:1

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