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Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno
Reno, Nevada · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 4020 Kietzke Lane, Reno, NV 89502 · Phone: (775) 784-7171 · 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-Reno is a private for-profit trade school in Reno, Nevada offering esthetician, nail technician, and cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno has a 72.7% completion rate, near the Nevada state average of 70.4%, with median graduate debt of $6,333 and median earnings of $22,378 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno is $24,796, federal financial aid including Pell Grants can be used, and 57.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $28,070 | $38,660 | $47,830 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $30,000 | $41,880 | $59,990 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $26,160 | $33,840 | $37,560 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Nevada (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 | 79 | $15,295 | $14,233 | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 58 | $15,295 | $14,233 | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 36 | $15,295 | $14,233 | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 8 | $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-Reno is a private for-profit trade school in Reno, Nevada, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this campus. The school's most common program areas are esthetician training, nail technician training, and cosmetology, drawing the bulk of its roughly 235 undergraduate enrollment across four total program families.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 72.7%, which is near the Nevada state average of 70.4%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $6,333, and median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $22,378. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $24,796, and 57.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid. Placement outcomes and job-specific earnings by program are not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus may suit students seeking focused, hands-on training in esthetics, nail technology, or cosmetology rather than a multi-year associate degree path, though exact program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Adults changing careers should independently verify schedule options, program length, and licensing requirements by contacting the school directly. Prospective students can confirm accreditation status and review the full federal outcomes data, including completion, debt, and earnings figures, through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno offers programs in esthetician training, nail technician training, and cosmetology, along with a fourth program family, totaling four program areas.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 72.7%, which is near the Nevada state average of 70.4%, according to federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $6,333, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $22,378, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $24,796, per federal data.
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 cost structures and outcomes compared to public institutions; prospective students should review the reported completion, debt, and earnings figures directly.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (775) 784-7171 or visit its website for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review federal outcomes data at the College Scorecard link, https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?454555.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers focused programs in esthetics, nail technology, and cosmetology that may suit career changers, though specific fit depends on program length and schedule, which are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to confirm.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for information on state licensing exams for cosmetology-related fields.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno at (775) 784-7171 or through its website, https://www.milaninstitute.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare completion, debt, and earnings figures across institutions.
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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.