Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2025 tuition & fees of the largest programs at Milan Institute-Palm Desert with program length and completion time.
2025 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at Milan Institute-Palm Desert
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $16,500-1000 Contact Hours9 Months $16,042
2Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $14,000-600 Contact Hours6 Months $9,978
3Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist $9,700-600 Contact Hours6 Months $5,356
4Dental Assisting/Assistant $16,300-845 Contact Hours11 Months $16,730
5Barbering/Barber $16,550-1000 Contact Hours9 Months $14,546
6Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage $15,500-740 Contact Hours9 Months $12,154

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-Palm Desert.

2025 Living Costs

The 2025 average living costs is $21,080 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at Milan Institute-Palm Deserthas decreased by 0.88% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at Milan Institute-Palm Desert.
Living Costs Trends
Milan Institute-Palm Desert 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$8,398
Living Costs Trends Chart