Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Milan Institute-Merced is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist and the 2024 tuition and fees is $15,527. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Cosmetology/Cosmetologist programs ($16,042). The length of the program is 1,000 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 9 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Milan Institute-Merced.
Tuition & Completion Time for 6 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $15,527$2341,000 Hours9 Months $16,042
2Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $13,059$234600 Hours6 Months $9,978
3Barbering/Barber $15,527$2341,000 Hours9 Months $14,546
4Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist $8,702$234600 Hours6 Months $5,356
5Medical/Clinical Assistant $14,964$23436 Hours9 Months $16,239
6Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary $14,452$23436 Hours9 Months $15,098

Important Academic Statistics

Total 238 students attended Milan Institute-Merced in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 17 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 1 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 31 (full-time) and 2 (part-time).
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population238
Number of Faculty18
Student to Faculty Ratio13 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Milan Institute-Merced is $15,527 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
78% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,844 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$15,527
Books & Supplies$234
Off-Campus Room & Board$12,682
Off-Campus Expenses$11,322
Average Financial Amount$4,844

Offered Certificate Programs

Milan Institute-Merced offers 7 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 138 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1-Year Certificate50118
2 Years Certificate2020
Total70138

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Milan Institute-Merced are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 138 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 118 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 20 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 43 completers
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist43
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 75 completers
Dental Assisting/Assistant20
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary11
Medical/Clinical Assistant44
Total118
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 20 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist17
Barbering/Barber3
Total20

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 238 students have enrolled into Milan Institute-Merced. By gender, 33 male and 205 female students are attending the school.
There are 31 White (13.03%), 16 Black/African American (6.72%), 167 Hispanic (70.17%), 4 Asian (1.68%), and 186 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total23833205
American Indian/Native American211
Asian413
Black/African American16313
Hispanic16724143
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander101
White31328
Two More606
Un-Known11110
Non-resident Alien000

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