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Private for-profit, Less than 2-Year
Merced, CA

Milan Institute-Merced

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in CA. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$15,527

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

N/A

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

47.8%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$24,879

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Milan Institute-Merced is a distinguished Private for-profit, Less than 2-Year institution located in Merced, CA. With a competitive tuition profile of $15,527, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 47.8% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 2-Year Cost

$31,054

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

N/A

Earnings below HS baseline

Annual Earnings Boost

-$5,121

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

-$82,264

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

-$133,474

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 48%

Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.

Below-Baseline Earnings

Graduates of this institution earn below the national HS diploma median ($30k/yr). Individual outcomes vary significantly by program — check the Career Paths section below for field-specific earnings.

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Milan Institute-Merced is $6,333.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
86.7%
13.3%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

Hispanic
73.0%
White
11.7%
Black
6.5%
Asian
3.3%
Two or more
2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.3%
Unknown
1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
International
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$15,527

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$27,305
$30k - $48k$28,151
$48k - $75k$29,714
$75k+$31,615

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$6,333
Pell Grant Recipients65.2%
Using Federal Loans58.3%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment24.8%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

81.5%

Success

47.8%

In-State Cost

$15,527

Age 25+ Students

34.4%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie -2

Working at 6yr

2,185 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Merced (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Merced (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.

Living In Merced

Off-Campus Market Estimator

Current Fair Market Rents
🏠

Studio

$994

Monthly Average

🏢

1 Bedroom

$1,159

Monthly Average

🏘️

2 Bedrooms

$1,420

Monthly Average

🏢

3 Bedrooms

$

Monthly Average

Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Merced metropolitan area.