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Milan Institute-Palm Desert
Palm Desert, California · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 75-030 Gerald Ford Drive, Suite 203, Palm Desert, CA 92211 · Phone: (760) 469-4545 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Jun 2025 · Warning or Equivalent-Factors Affecting Academic Quality · Council on Occupational Education; Dec 2024 · Renewal of Accreditation. 3 sanction actions in the window.
Milan Institute-Palm Desert is a private for-profit trade school in Palm Desert, California, offering esthetician, cosmetology, and medical assistant programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 47.6% completion rate versus a 64.2% state average, with median graduate debt of $7,702 and median earnings of $29,491 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Milan Institute-Palm Desert is $28,722, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV programs, and 64.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $34,650 | $38,770 | $54,110 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $35,360 | $38,660 | $49,030 |
| Medical assistants | $39,290 | $49,660 | $61,870 |
| Dental assistants | $38,790 | $50,110 | $60,670 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $34,840 | $36,630 | $39,590 |
| Barbers | $35,900 | $38,380 | $44,790 |
| Massage therapists | $34,320 | $45,970 | $64,130 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in California (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 | 80 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 28 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 18 | $22,325 | $20,596 | $7,633 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 18 | $18,801 | $21,632 | $8,919 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | $15,631 | not reported | not reported |
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-Palm Desert is a private for-profit trade school located in Palm Desert, California. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used to attend. The campus offers seven program families, most commonly esthetician schools, cosmetology schools, and medical assistant programs, based on the number of recent completers in each field.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 47.6%, which is below the state average of 64.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $7,702, and median earnings ten years after entry are $29,491. The annual cost of attendance is $28,722, and 64.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus may suit students interested in shorter, hands-on trade programs in personal care and healthcare support fields rather than multi-year associate degrees, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students, including adult career changers, should independently verify accreditation status and outcome data through the College Scorecard and by contacting the school directly, since program length, scheduling, and licensing requirements are not detailed in the data available here.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Milan Institute-Palm Desert offers seven program families, most notably esthetician schools, cosmetology schools, and medical assistant programs, along with dental assistant, nail tech, barber, and massage therapy programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, 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 student aid programs, so students may use FAFSA and Pell Grant funding.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 47.6%, which is below the California state average of 64.2%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $7,702, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $29,491, per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $28,722.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Milan Institute-Palm Desert is a private for-profit institution, which can affect tuition costs and financial aid options compared with public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (760) 469-4545 or visit its website for specifics.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?442657.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The listed programs, such as esthetician and medical assistant training, are common short-term career-training fields, but specific fit for adult career changers is not detailed in federal data; contact the school to discuss scheduling and program options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in this data; contact Milan Institute-Palm Desert directly at (760) 469-4545 for program-specific licensing information.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (760) 469-4545 or visit https://www.milaninstitute.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported here; use the College Scorecard link (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?442657) to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings 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.