Is Gemological Institute of America-New York worth it?
Gemological Institute of America-New York is a private nonprofit, less-than-two-year institution in New York, New York (large city), part of the Gemological Institute of America system. It awarded 178 certificates in 2024, most often in jewelry arts.
Gemological Institute of America-New York is part of Gemological Institute of America
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Gemological Institute of America-New York
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$36,564
Median earnings 4 years after
$41,390
Median earnings 10 years after
$42,588
Average net price
$18,977
Completion rate
89%
Completions (2024)
178
Years to pay back
1.8 years
Students (undergrad)
160
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | Undergraduate certificate | $36,639 | $41,627 | 62 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Jewelry Arts | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 112 |
| Jewelry Arts | Certificate under 12 weeks | 66 |
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Sources: federal figures for Gemological Institute of America-New York. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New York. Counts under 10 are not published.
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