Milan Institute-Bakersfield
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. 70% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Milan Institute-Bakersfield is a private for-profit institution located in Bakersfield, California with approximately 582 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $24,487 per year. The graduation rate is 53%, and the typical graduate earns $22,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
This school is best suited for students in Bakersfield who want hands-on vocational or career-focused training close to home and need to stay local for family or financial reasons. The relatively low median debt at graduation — just $6,333 — is genuinely encouraging and suggests students aren't leaving buried in loans, which matters a lot for programs at this price point. That said, I'd be doing you a disservice if I glossed over two serious concerns: the graduation rate sits at only 53%, meaning nearly half of students who start don't finish, and median earnings 10 years out are $22,000 — which, frankly, is below what you'd need to comfortably manage even modest living expenses in California. At $24,487 per year in net costs, the return on that investment is hard to justify unless you have a very specific program in mind and a clear plan for how your credential translates to a local job. My honest recommendation: before enrolling, sit down with an admissions advisor and ask directly which specific programs have the strongest local employer relationships and job placement rates — because the overall picture here requires you to go in with eyes wide open.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 27% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (582 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Milan Institute-Bakersfield cost?
The average net price at Milan Institute-Bakersfield is about $24,487 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Milan Institute-Bakersfield?
Milan Institute-Bakersfield has a graduation rate of 53%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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