Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Gem City College is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist and the 2024 tuition and fees is $19,425. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Cosmetology/Cosmetologist programs ($16,042). The length of the program is 1,500 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 10 months.
The following table shows the 5 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Gem City College.
Tuition & Completion Time for 5 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $19,425$1,6001,500 Hours10 Months $16,042
2Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking $28,875$4,03163 Hours14 Months $28,875
3Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking $10,075$1,64721 Hours5 Months $28,875
4Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking $19,425$3,06048 Hours9 Months $28,875
5Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor $12,725$2751,000 Hours6 Months $7,334

Important Academic Statistics

Total 41 students attended Gem City College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 4 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 1 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 7 (full-time) and 3 (part-time).
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population41
Number of Faculty5
Student to Faculty Ratio11 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Gem City College is $19,425 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
52% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,711 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$19,425
Books & Supplies$1,600
Off-Campus Room & Board$8,580
Off-Campus Expenses$2,633
Average Financial Amount$5,711

Offered Certificate Programs

Gem City College offers 4 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 33 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1-Year Certificate105
2 Years Certificate3028
Total4033

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Gem City College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 33 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 5 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 28 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Mechanics and Repairers 5 completers
Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking5
Total5
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 21 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist20
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor1
Mechanics and Repairers 7 completers
Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking7
Total28

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 41 students have enrolled into Gem City College. By gender, 10 male and 31 female students are attending the school.
There are 37 White (90.24%), 4 Black/African American (9.76%), and 0 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total411031
American Indian/Native American000
Asian000
Black/African American413
Hispanic000
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White37928
Two More000
Un-Known000
Non-resident Alien000

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