Gemological Institute Of America
Location and Contact Information
5345 Armada DrCarlsbad, CA 92008
USA
Main Tel: (760) 603-4000
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
The Gemological Institute of America, also known as GIA, is a non-profit institute of research and education in gemology located in Los Angeles, California, United States. It was established in the year 1931. The institute's headquarters are located in Carlsbad, California, which is in the northern part of San Diego. GIA is famous for its gem identification and grading services. This institute developed the “four Cs” methodology of diamond grading, whereby a diamond is graded based on its clarity, cut, color, and carat weight.
In addition to diamond grading, GIA is also involved with other gemstones and pearl services. It offers the Graduate Gemologist diploma as well as various other diploma programs in gemology. GIA offers courses through several education and research centers in North America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and also Asia.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in fine arts and business and management.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- High female/male ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Continuous.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Financial Aid
Gemological Institute Of America participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 79% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 65% | $7,434 |
| Institutional Grant | 30% | $12,892 |
| Federal Grant | 56% | $1,690 |
| Pell Grant | 16% | $2,736 |
| Other Federal Grant | 56% | $892 |
| State or Local Grant |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 65% | $7,821 |
| Federal Loan | 65% | $7,196 |
| Other Loan | 5% | $8,751 |
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Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Gemological Institute Of America:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus College of Art and Design | Columbus, OH | 1,558 |
| 2 | Ringling College of Art and Design | Sarasota, FL | 1,229 |
| 3 | Lon Morris College | Jacksonville, TX | 340 |
| 4 | Art Center College of Design | Pasadena, CA | 1,632 |
| 5 | Bard College | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | 2,158 |
| 6 | Minneapolis College of Art and Design | Minneapolis, MN | 741 |
| 7 | American Academy of Art | Chicago, IL | 391 |
| 8 | Otis College of Art and Design | Los Angeles, CA | 1,206 |
| 9 | Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | New York, NY | 972 |
| 10 | Cornish College of the Arts | Seattle, WA | 815 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| < 1 year certificate | 4,065 | 2 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 3 | 1 |
Students
Student enrollment was 2,366 in 2009-2010 (604 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 18% of the student body. About 34% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Selling Skills and Sales Operations
FINE ARTS
- Metal and Jewelry Arts