Colleges in Carlsbad, California
1 colleges and universities — federal Scorecard data.
There are 1 colleges and universities in Carlsbad, California (1 Private nonprofit). The figures below are pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard — the same federal dataset colleges are required to report to.
Across all 1 institutions, the median net price after grants and scholarships works out to about $30,055 per year, the median 6-year graduation rate is 90.9%.
The median net price in Carlsbad runs about $9,344 higher than the California statewide median of $20,711.
Whether you're comparing in-state public tuition, looking for a private nonprofit with strong outcomes, or trying to find the right program in Carlsbad, the table below lets you sort every institution side-by-side on cost, admissions, graduation rate, and size.
Median net price
$30,055
After aid
Median grad rate
90.9%
6-year
Median admission rate
Not available
Median enrollment
186
Undergrad
All colleges in Carlsbad
Sorted by enrollment.
| School | State | Type | Net price | Grad rate | Admission | Size | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad Carlsbad, CA | CA | Private nonprofit, <2-year | $30,055 | 90.9% | Not available | 186 | Partial |
Top programs in Carlsbad
Most-completed programs across Carlsbad colleges, weighted by enrollment.
- Visual & performing arts100.0% of degrees
Frequently asked questions about colleges in Carlsbad
Q.How many colleges are in Carlsbad, California?
There are 1 colleges and universities in Carlsbad, California that report to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard — 1 Private nonprofit.
Q.What is the largest college in Carlsbad?
By undergraduate enrollment, Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad is the largest institution in Carlsbad with roughly 186 undergraduates.
Q.What is the cheapest college in Carlsbad?
Based on average net price after aid, Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad is the most affordable institution in Carlsbad at $30,055 per year.
Q.Which Carlsbad college has the highest graduation rate?
Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad reports the highest 6-year graduation rate among Carlsbad institutions at 90.9%.
Q.What is the average tuition in Carlsbad?
The median net price across all 1 colleges in Carlsbad is $30,055 per year after grants and scholarships.
Q.What are the most popular college majors in Carlsbad?
Across Carlsbad colleges, the most-completed programs by share of degrees awarded are Visual & performing arts.
Q.Are there community colleges in Carlsbad?
Carlsbad does not have public 2-year community colleges in the federal dataset; nearby cities in California may offer additional options.
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Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS. Medians are computed across institutions in Carlsbad that report each metric. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with each institution.