Gem City College
Quincy, IL · Private for-profit · Certificate degree-granting
Located in Quincy, Illinois, Gem City College is a private for-profit institution, accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. With 41 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $19,219 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 86.5%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $9,833, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.95x. The average net price after financial aid is $11,843 per year. The most popular programs include Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services and Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$19,219
Graduation Rate
86.5%
Median Debt
$9,833
Average Net Price
$11,843
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.62x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.95x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
41
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
83.3%
Cost
In-State Tuition
Not reported
Out-of-State Tuition
Not reported
Pell Grant Rate
42.9%
Federal Loan Rate
57.1%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$9,735
Income $30K–$48K
$14,255
Income $48K–$75K
$16,347
Student Demographics
Women
68.3%
White
92.7%
Black
4.9%
Hispanic
2.4%
Asian
0.0%
Two or More Races
0.0%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
33.3%
Accreditations
- Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- Council on Occupational Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (2)
Undergraduate Certificate (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 19 |
| Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 13 |