Milan Institute-Merced
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. 65% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Milan Institute-Merced is a private for-profit institution located in Merced, California with approximately 359 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $23,396 per year. The graduation rate is 50%, and the typical graduate earns $22,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
Students drawn to vocational and cosmetology-style training in the Merced area may find this school worth a look, but the numbers here deserve serious attention before you commit. The median earnings 10 years after enrollment sit at just $22,000 — that's below California's poverty line for a family of four — which raises a real question about whether this credential will open the doors you're hoping for. On the encouraging side, median debt at graduation is a relatively modest $6,333, which limits your financial exposure compared to many for-profit schools. That said, only half of students who start here actually finish, so be honest with yourself about what support systems you'll need to be in that 50%. If you're considering this school, I'd strongly recommend talking to working graduates in your specific program about their actual job placements and wages before enrolling — the low debt ceiling is the one thing working in this school's favor, and you don't want to spend even that on a credential that doesn't move the needle for you.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
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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.
Financial Aid
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 (359 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Milan Institute-Merced cost?
The average net price at Milan Institute-Merced is about $23,396 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-Merced?
Milan Institute-Merced has a graduation rate of 50%, 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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