Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad

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2021 Average Net Price

$30,460

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.86%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

104

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 < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad were Metal & Jewelry Arts (256 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 107 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad. 42.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 57.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (60 degrees), 2.61 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (23 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $30,460.

In 2021, 66% of undergraduate students attending Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 9% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$30,460

2021 Value

32.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,460. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad grew by 32.1%.

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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

66% of undergraduate students at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 154% with respect to 2020, when 26% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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

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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.86%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad was 2.86%, which represents 1 out of the 35 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad had a total enrollment of 104 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad is 104 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 53.8% White, 15.4% Hispanic or Latino, 11.5% Asian, 3.85% Two or More Races, and 1.92% Black or African American.

Students enrolled at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.7%), followed by White Male (20.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (7.69%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 104 students. The full-time enrollment at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad is 104 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
56 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
16 enrolled students
Asian
12 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad is 53.8% White, 15.4% Hispanic or Latino, 11.5% Asian, 3.85% Two or More Races, and 1.92% Black or African American. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

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, 8 students (7.69%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 17 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 (60 degrees awarded). There were 2.61 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (23 degrees).

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

In 2021, 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 (107 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 (87,801 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (81,019 people), Other managers (71,519 people), Other designers (59,060 people), and Postsecondary teachers (53,913 people).

The most specialized majors at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad in 2021 are Visual & Performing Arts (107 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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, Credit analysts, Economists, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad are Visual & Performing Arts (107 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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 (169,855 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (117,241 people), Computer Systems Design (65,551 people), Specialized design services (59,386 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (47,766 people).

The most specialized majors at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad are Visual & Performing Arts (107 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad.

Metal & Jewelry Arts

Most Common (2019)

256 degree-majors awarded

In 2019, the most common < 1 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad was Metal & Jewelry Arts with 256 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from < 1 year postsecondary certificate programs at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 62 degrees were awarded to men at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad, which is 1.38 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (45).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 62 degrees were awarded to men at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad in Metal & Jewelry Arts, which is 1.38 times more than the 45 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 45 degrees were awarded to men at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad in Metal & Jewelry Arts, which is 0.726 times less than the 62 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

82%

100% Completion Time

86%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 82% 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, 86% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 87% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
60 degrees awarded
Asian
23 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad is white (60 degrees awarded). There were 2.61 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (23 degrees).

6.54% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
40 degrees awarded
White Female
20 degrees awarded
Asian Female
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad is white male (40 degrees awarded). There were 2 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (20 degrees).