Gemological Institute of America - New York, located in New York, New York, is a nonprofit private art institution that offers students career training in the arts. The primary program offered is the less than one year certificate program in jewelry design, with more than 830 students graduating in the last several years. To help students and alumni succeed, Gemological Institute of America - New York may offer student services like those listed below:
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Assisting students to find work
Student success after graduation may be determined by a number of factors, including graduation rate and loan default. At Gemological Institute of America - New York, the graduation rate is around 100%, and the school has an average loan default rate of around 1%.
This school has been accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges having first received its accreditation from that agency in 1985. To see more and get consumer disclosures, you can visit gia.edu.
Programs Offered
The following is a list of programs offered at Gemological Institute of America – New York. Available programs may be different than those listed. For a comprehensive list of programs available students may visit the school's website or call the school at (518) 762-3622.

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Jewelry Design
The jewelry design programs that are listed below are broken down by the number of contact hours offered.
780 Contact Hours
- Estimated tuition and fees: $22,000 per year*
- Cost of required supplies: $3,000*
- Takes about 7 months to complete
210 Contact Hours
- Estimated tuition and fees: $7,000 per year*
- Cost of required supplies: $500*
- Takes about 2 months to complete
781 Contact Hours
- Estimated tuition and fees: $21,000 per year*
- Cost of required supplies: $2,000*
- Takes about 7 months to complete
270 Contact Hours
- Estimated tuition and fees: $6,000 per year*
- Cost of required supplies: $400*
- Takes about 2 months to complete
570 Contact Hours
- Estimated tuition and fees: $15,000 per year*
- Cost of required supplies: $2,500*
- Takes about 4 months to complete
209 Contact Hours
- Estimated tuition and fees: $6,000 per year*
- Cost of required supplies: $700*
- Takes about 2 months to complete
Notes:
*Amounts for tuition, fees, and supplies are an estimate which are calculated based on historical data and should be solely used for informational purposes only.
**Repayment rates, earnings, and loan payments are estimates and should be treated as informational tools only, contact the school for official information.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The overall cost students will pay at Gemological Institute of America – New York is approximately $25,800 after scholarships, grants and other forms of aid are taken into consideration. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. Students in need of financial assistance can get more information through the school's financial aid department, by calling (760) 603-4005. The tuition and financial aid figures listed show various costs that students may encounter at Gemological Institute of America – New York. The numbers may not be accurate due to changing factors in a given year, and are only intended to provide a guideline for students.
Note: Financial aid is only available for those who qualify, check with the school for details.
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 18% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 16% | $11,360 |
Receiving Student Loans | 5% | $13,114 |
Other Fashion or Art Schools
The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Gemological Institute of America – New York.
- Studio Jewelers in Omaha, NE (132 miles away)
- Gemological Institute of America in Gilroy, CA (2,436 miles away)