Paying for Gem City
Tuition & Fees
$22,425
Largest Programs
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
number of programs offered
5
The largest programs at Gem City College is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist and its 2025 tuition is $22,425. The length of the program is 1500 contact hours ( or credit hours) and, it requires 10 months to complete the program in average.
The tuition & fees at Gem City Collegeis expensive compared to the national average of Cosmetology/Cosmetologist program (the average is $16,042).
Largest Programs Information
The following table shows the 2025 tuition & fees of the largest programs at Gem City College with program length and completion time.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies Costs | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average (in Vocational schools) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $22,425 | $1,800 | 1500 Contact Hours | 10 Months | $16,042 |
| 2 | Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | $14,725 | $375 | 1000 Contact Hours | 6 Months | $7,334 |
| 3 | Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking | $33,325 | $4,034 | 63 Contact Hours | 14 Months | $28,875 |
| 4 | Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking | $22,525 | $3,060 | 45 Contact Hours | 9 Months | $28,875 |
| 5 | Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking | $11,325 | $1,647 | 420 Contact Hours | 5 Months | $28,875 |
Tuition & Fees Trends Chart
The following chart shows the changes of tuition and books & supplies costs over the past 5 years. The cost is for the Cosmetology/Cosmetologist program which is the largest program at Gem City College.
2025 Living Costs
The 2025 average living costs is $11,389 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at Gem City Collegehas increased by 1.57% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at Gem City College.
Living Costs Trends
| Year | Room & Board | Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $8,336 | $2,477 |
| 2022 | $8,385 | $2,535 |
| 2023 | $8,531 | $2,584 |
| 2024 | $8,580 | $2,633 |
| 2025 | $8,678 | $2,711 |
Living Costs Trends Chart