Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad

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    2024 Average Net Price
    $30,800
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    186
    100% Full-Time

    About

    Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad is a higher education institution located in San Diego County, CA. In 2019, the most popular Less than 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad were Metal & Jewelry Arts (256 degrees awarded).

    In 2024, 160 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad. 44.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 55.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (45 degrees), 2.25 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (20 degrees).

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    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $30,800.

    In 2024, 32% of undergraduate students attending Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 37% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    $30,800
    2024 Value
    11.2%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,800. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad grew by 11.2%.

    This chart compares the average net price of Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad (in red) with that of other similar universities.

    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    32%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    37%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    32% of undergraduate students at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 18.5% with respect to 2023, when 27% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Enrollment

    Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad had a total enrollment of 186 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad is 186 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad, both undergraduate and graduate, is 27.4% White, 13.4% Hispanic or Latino, 11.3% Asian, and 2.69% Black or African American.

    Students enrolled at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (14.6%), followed by White Male (11.9%) and Asian Female (7.09%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 186 students. The full-time enrollment at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad is 186 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      51 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      25 enrolled students
    3. Asian
      21 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad is 27.4% White, 13.4% Hispanic or Latino, 11.3% Asian, and 2.69% Black or African American. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 35 students (18.8%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 18 fewer women than men received degrees from Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad is white (45 degrees awarded). There were 2.25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (20 degrees).

    The most common Less than 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad is Metal & Jewelry Arts (256 degrees awarded).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (160 degrees awarded).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Graphic designers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad are Graphic designers (94,402 people), Other managers (83,955 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (78,489 people), Other designers (59,536 people), and Postsecondary teachers (56,068 people).

    The most specialized majors at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad in 2024 are Visual & Performing Arts (160 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad are Surgeons, Physicians, Crossing guards, Dentists, and Economists

    The most specialized majors at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad are Visual & Performing Arts (160 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad are Elementary & secondary schools (185,954 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (130,506 people), Computer Systems Design (84,660 people), Specialized design services (58,910 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (52,514 people).

    The most specialized majors at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad are Visual & Performing Arts (160 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    89
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    71
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 89 degrees were awarded to men at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad, which is 1.25 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (71).

    This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad by degrees awarded.

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 89 degrees were awarded to men at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad in Metal & Jewelry Arts, which is 1.25 times more than the 71 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 71 degrees were awarded to men at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad in Metal & Jewelry Arts, which is 0.798 times less than the 89 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    28%
    100% Completion Time
    28%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 28% of students graduating from Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 28% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 28% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      45 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      20 degrees awarded
    3. Asian
      18 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad is white (45 degrees awarded). There were 2.25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (20 degrees).

    10% of degree recipients (16 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      71 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      69 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      67 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad is white female (71 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (69 degrees).

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