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Milan Institute of Cosmetology-El Paso
El Paso, Texas · Private for-profit
Address: 1580 George Dieter Dr., Ste 207, El Paso, TX 79936 · Phone: (915) 857-4444 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Feb 2024 · Monitoring · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Milan Institute of Cosmetology-El Paso is a private for-profit trade school in El Paso, Texas offering esthetician, nail technician, and cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 53.8% completion rate versus a 63.5% state average, with median graduate debt of $6,333 and median earnings of $22,378 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Milan Institute of Cosmetology-El Paso is $30,412; federal financial aid can be used, and 67.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $27,390 | $49,250 | $68,780 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $18,950 | $34,040 | $38,900 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,580 | $30,680 | $47,180 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Texas (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 97 | $15,295 | $14,233 | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 71 | $15,295 | $14,233 | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 58 | $15,295 | $14,233 | $6,333 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Milan Institute of Cosmetology-El Paso is a private for-profit trade school located in El Paso, Texas. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and federal financial aid (Title IV) applies to students who qualify. The campus awards credentials mainly in three program families: esthetician training, nail technician training, and cosmetology, with esthetician programs graduating the most students among its 226 trade completers.
Federal data show a completion rate of 53.8%, which is below the Texas state average of 63.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $6,333, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $22,378. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $30,412, and 67.0% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student body with substantial financial need.
This campus may suit students seeking shorter, hands-on programs in personal care trades rather than multi-year associate degrees, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Adults considering a career change should weigh the below-average completion rate and reported earnings against program cost. Prospective students can verify accreditation status and outcomes directly through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers esthetician, nail technician, and cosmetology programs, with esthetician training being the largest by completions (97).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), with accreditation status listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used by eligible students.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 53.8%, which is below the Texas state average of 63.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is reported at $6,333.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $22,378.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is reported at $30,412.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can mean different tuition structures and outcomes than public or non-profit institutions; comparing federal data across schools is recommended.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (915) 857-4444 or via https://www.milaninstitute.edu/ for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?460534.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not include program length or schedule details needed to assess career-changer fit; prospective students should contact the school to discuss scheduling and format.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school or Texas state licensing boards for cosmetology, esthetics, or nail technology requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Milan Institute of Cosmetology-El Paso by phone at (915) 857-4444 or through its website at https://www.milaninstitute.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This data does not include comparative information on nearby schools; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?460534 to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across institutions.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.