Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2025 tuition & fees of the largest programs at Milan Institute-Merced with program length and completion time.
2025 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at Milan Institute-Merced
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $14,309$2451000 Contact Hours9 Months $16,042
2Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $11,859$245600 Contact Hours6 Months $9,978
3Barbering/Barber $14,360$2451000 Contact Hours9 Months $14,546
4Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist $8,969$245600 Contact Hours6 Months $5,356
5Medical/Clinical Assistant $15,167$24536 Contact Hours9 Months $16,239
6Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary $14,947$24536 Contact Hours9 Months $15,098

Tuition & Fees Trends Chart

The following chart shows the changes of tuition and books & supplies costs over the past 5 years. The cost is for the Cosmetology/Cosmetologist program which is the largest program at Milan Institute-Merced.

2025 Living Costs

The 2025 average living costs is $22,831 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at Milan Institute-Mercedhas decreased by 0.95% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at Milan Institute-Merced.
Living Costs Trends
Milan Institute-Merced 2025 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2021$13,428$11,988
2022$20,142$17,982
2023$20,142$17,982
2024$12,682$11,322
2025$12,682$10,149
Living Costs Trends Chart