Gemological Institute of America
Gemological Institute of America at a Glance
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About Gemological Institute of America
According to Wikipedia, The Gemological Institute of America 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 and 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, the public and media outlets.
Gemological Institute of America Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Graduation Rate |
|---|
| 84% |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does Gemological Institute of America Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $24,570 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do Gemological Institute of America Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former Gemological Institute of America students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $53,288 a year, and 79% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
Gemological Institute of America's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads |
|---|---|
| 250 | 250 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is Gemological Institute of America?
Gemological Institute of America is located at 5345 Armada Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008.
How Safe is Gemological Institute of America?
No violent or property offenses were reported on Gemological Institute of America’s campus in 2024. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.
Relative to its enrollment, Gemological Institute of America has a violent crime rate of less than 0.01% and a property crime rate of less than 0.01%. Carlsbad has a violent crime rate of 0.20% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 1.53%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is Gemological Institute of America Known For?
Gemological Institute of America is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
