Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad
- Graduation Rate
- 68% B-
- Solid completion rate — most students graduate
- Earnings (10yr)
- $42,588 C+
- Roughly in line with national averages
- Net Price
- $30,055 F
- 75% more than the typical college
- Enrollment
- 186
Bottom line: A C overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges. 7.0× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $7.0 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $7.0 over 20 years. Net gain: $721,251.
What The Data Says
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A C overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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Every $1 invested returns $7.0 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad
Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Private College
- Enrollment
- 186
- Setting
- Urban
- Primary Strengths
- Visual & Performing Arts
Why students choose Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
This school does not report a competitive admit rate — most qualified applicants are admitted.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $30,055 a year after grants and scholarships — 75% above the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $42,588 ten years after enrolling — 4% above the typical college.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Based in Carlsbad, California, Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 68%.
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 6:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.82
- First-Gen Students
- 33%
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $30,055. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $29,997 after need-based grants.
- Avg Net Price
- $30,055
- Pell Grant Rate
- 12%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 37%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $29,997
- Family Income $30K–$48K
- $33,367
- Family Income $48K–$75K
- $27,172
- Family Income $110K+
- $32,342
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Students Like You
Tell us a little about yourself to see what students like you have typically experienced at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad — the net price for your income, your admission odds, and the outcomes that follow. These are patterns from federal data, not predictions.
Graduate Outcomes
Is Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad report median earnings of $42,588, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $43,110
- 8 Years
- $43,328
- 10 Years
- $42,588
- Earning > $25K
- 65%
Earnings Trajectory
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (124)
- 90%
- 100% (124)
- 90%
- 100% (124)
- 90%
- 100% (124)
- 90%
How Gemological Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.
College ROI Calculator
Is Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $30,055/year ($120,220 total). Graduates earn $42,588 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $841,471 in total earnings — a net gain of $721,251 (7.0× your investment).. With a 68% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $120,220
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $841,471
- Net Return
- $721,251
- ROI Multiple
- 7.0×
- Cost Per Year
- $30,055
- Graduation Rate
- 68%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Top Programs
The fields Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Where federal field-of-study data exists, we show what graduates in that major earned early in their careers. Each links to its degree guide — or see what someone with your income, scores, and major would pay and earn here in the Students Like You simulator.
- Visual & Performing Arts 100% $37,868 early-career
Early-career median earnings by major (typically 1–2 years after completion, bachelor's level where available), in today's dollars (CPI-adjusted). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard field of study. Distinct from the school-wide 10-year median; suppressed for small programs.
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
- C-Art Director$105,180 · 5% growthAdaptable 60
- C-Animator$86,120 · 3% growthAdaptable 60
- D+Fashion Designer$79,600 · 1% growthAdaptable 60
- D+Interior Designer$62,510 · 4% growthAdaptable 60
- C-Museum Curator$59,880 · 8% growthAdaptable 60
- D+Graphic Designer$58,910 · 3% growthVulnerable 48
- D+Photographer$40,760 · 4% growthAdaptable 60
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Based in Carlsbad, California, Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 68%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $30,055. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $29,997 after need-based grants.
Is Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad report median earnings of $42,588, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
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