Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad cost
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $24,570 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $48,510 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $27,633 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $24,440 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | Not reported |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $23,552 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | Not reported |
| Over $110,000 | $35,677 |
Program prices often differ from the school-wide figure, and tools, uniforms or licensing exams can add to them. Ask the school for the full price of the program you want.
Outcomes and students
- 84% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal program length (students who started in fall 2022 or the 2022-23 year).
- Former students earned a median of $53,288 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- 17% of students receive a federal Pell Grant.
- Accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad cost?
Tuition and fees are $24,570 a year (2025-26). After grants, aided students paid an average net price of $27,633 in 2024-25.
What is the completion rate at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad?
84% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal time for their program.
Is Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad accredited?
Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, according to the Department of Education.
Other trade schools nearby
- East Los Angeles College, Monterey Park: $1,238 a year
- Santa Ana College, Santa Ana: $1,188 a year
- Long Beach City College, Long Beach: $1,560 a year
- Fresno City College, Fresno: $1,334 a year
- Cerritos College, Norwalk: $1,364 a year
- Palomar College, San Marcos: $1,356 a year
More: all trade schools in California · Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad on the College Scorecard
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.