Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2024 tuition & fees of the largest programs at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad with program length and completion time.
2024 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Metal and Jewelry Arts $23,453$3,298780 Contact Hours7 Months $19,581
2Metal and Jewelry Arts $6,656$502210 Contact Hours2 Months $19,581
3Metal and Jewelry Arts $16,796$2,796570 Contact Hours4 Months $19,581
4Metal and Jewelry Arts $22,868$2,405781 Contact Hours6 Months $19,581
5Metal and Jewelry Arts $22,794$1,478782 Contact Hours6 Months $19,581
6Metal and Jewelry Arts $7,889$510270 Contact Hours2 Months $19,581

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 Metal and Jewelry Arts program which is the largest program at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad.

2024 Living Costs

The 2024 average living costs is $22,269 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbadhas increased by 25.86% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad.
Living Costs Trends
Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad 2024 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2020$7,618$6,754
2021$8,255$7,319
2022$8,970$7,956
2023$9,380$8,314
2024$11,804$10,465
Living Costs Trends Chart