Career Training Path

Career Training PathTexas › Milan Institute-Amarillo

Milan Institute-Amarillo

Amarillo, Texas · Private for-profit career college

Cosmetology schoolsEsthetician schoolsMedical assistant programsNail technician schoolsDental assistant schools
65%completion rate · Texas avg 64%
$7,702median debt of graduates
$28,491median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$29,491median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$32,338annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Council on Occupational Education (Accredited)
Address: 7001 I-40 West, Amarillo, TX 79106 · Phone: (806) 353-3500 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Milan Institute-Amarillo is a private for-profit trade school in Amarillo, Texas offering cosmetology, esthetician, and medical assistant programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Milan Institute-Amarillo has a 64.5% completion rate, near the Texas average of 63.5%, with median graduate debt of $7,702 and median earnings of $29,491 ten years after entry.

Annual cost of attendance at Milan Institute-Amarillo is $32,338, federal financial aid is accepted through Title IV, and 77.9% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Milan Institute-Amari… Milan Institute-Amari…: 64.5% 64.5% Texas average Texas average: 63.5% 63.5% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$23,580$30,680$47,180
Skincare specialists$27,390$49,250$68,780
Medical assistants$31,200$39,520$46,180
Manicurists and pedicurists$18,950$34,040$38,900
Dental assistants$35,400$45,430$48,280

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Texas (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 43 not reported not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 29 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 16 $22,325 $20,596 $7,633
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 11 not reported not reported not reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 10 $18,801 $21,632 $8,919

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

Visit the school's website ↗

The Path
Lineworkers earn $95k. Dental hygienists $98k. Barbers $38k.
The federal numbers on every trade, technical and healthcare career, in a free weekly newsletter.
Subscribe →

About this school

Milan Institute-Amarillo is a private for-profit trade school located in Amarillo, Texas. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and students here can use federal financial aid, since the campus participates in Title IV programs. The campus is best known for its cosmetology, esthetician, and medical assistant programs, which together make up most of its enrollment, alongside smaller nail technician and dental assistant programs.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 64.5%, which is near the Texas state average of 63.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $7,702, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $29,491. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $32,338, and 77.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a largely lower-income student population. Any figures not listed here are not reported for this campus in federal data.

This campus may suit students interested in short, hands-on training programs in cosmetology or allied health fields rather than multi-year associate degrees, though exact program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Career changers should confirm scheduling, program length, and licensing requirements directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, prospective students can check the Council on Occupational Education and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Milan Institute-Amarillo offers cosmetology, esthetician, medical assistant, nail technician, and dental assistant programs. The largest programs by completers are cosmetology (43), esthetician (29), and medical assistant (16).

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the campus is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 64.5%, which is near the Texas state average of 63.5%, per federal data.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt among graduates is $7,702, according to federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $29,491, per the College Scorecard.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The listed cost of attendance is $32,338 per year.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Milan Institute-Amarillo is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs and typical debt loads compared to public institutions.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (806) 353-3500 or visit milaninstitute.edu for details.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can confirm accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?440855.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The programs offered (cosmetology, esthetician, medical assistant) are typically shorter career-training tracks, but specific fit for career changers is not detailed in federal data; contacting the school directly is recommended.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing requirements are not reported in federal data; prospective students should confirm state licensing needs directly with the school.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Milan Institute-Amarillo by phone at (806) 353-3500 or visit their website at https://www.milaninstitute.edu/ for application details.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; use the College Scorecard link to compare outcomes across institutions.

Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

The Path
Nine months to a paycheck that AI can't take.
A free weekly newsletter for people choosing a hands-on career: trades, technical and healthcare.
Subscribe →