How many students at this school receive financial aid like Pell Grants?

The data shows that 70% of students receive Pell Grants.

What is the median earnings for graduates of the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program two years after completion?

Reported median earnings for that program two years after completion are $13,898.

What is the reported completion rate for students at Milan Institute-Bakersfield?

The completion rate is reported as 52.5%.

Is Milan Institute-Bakersfield a public or private institution?

It is a private for-profit school.

How does the typical student debt compare to the average annual net price?

The median student debt at completion is $6,333, while the average annual net price after aid is $24,487.

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Milan Institute-Bakersfield

Bakersfield, California · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 582 students · Medical AssistingCosmetologyBarberingMassage Therapy

Avg net price / yr

$24,487

cheaper than 19% of comparable schools

Completion rate

52.5%

Median debt at completion

$6,333

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$24,879

earns ~$1,016 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Milan Institute-Bakersfield is a private for-profit school in Bakersfield, CA that mainly awards certificates. It serves students pursuing careers in cosmetology, medical assisting, and somatic bodywork. The institution reports a completion rate of 52.5% with an average annual net price of $24,487.

What to know

About 70% of students receive Pell Grants, but the average annual net price after aid is $24,487. Students face a median student debt of $6,333 upon completion, while median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $24,879. The school's completion rate is 52.5%, which is a factor to consider before investing in training.

Net price is 19% above the California median ($20,589) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 34% below the national median ($37,522) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	undergraduate certificate	$20,182
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services	undergraduate certificate	$16,293
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	undergraduate certificate	$13,898

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Questions students ask

How many students at this school receive financial aid like Pell Grants?: The data shows that 70% of students receive Pell Grants.
What is the median earnings for graduates of the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program two years after completion?: Reported median earnings for that program two years after completion are $13,898.
What is the reported completion rate for students at Milan Institute-Bakersfield?: The completion rate is reported as 52.5%.
Is Milan Institute-Bakersfield a public or private institution?: It is a private for-profit school.
How does the typical student debt compare to the average annual net price?: The median student debt at completion is $6,333, while the average annual net price after aid is $24,487.

Other options in California

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Allan Hancock College	Santa Maria	$5,383	25.7%	$42,786
American Career College-Los Angeles	Los Angeles	$32,408	70.8%	$38,430
Antelope Valley Community College District	Lancaster	$3,860	29.1%	$36,526
Associated Technical College-Los Angeles	Los Angeles	$23,629	90.9%	$24,368
Barstow Community College	Barstow	$12,773	19.5%	$35,104
Cabrillo College	Aptos	$15,843	26%	$44,114

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 457077. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.