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Milan Institute

14 Campuses
10 Programs

Family Owned

Founded in 1985 by the Yasuda family in Visalia, California, Milan Institute is proud to be a family-owned and operated institution carrying on the legacy of intergenerational ownership. The Milan Institute school group has over 35,000 graduates and for 35 years has delivered career-training opportunities.

Student Focused

Milan Institute is dedicated to student outcomes. The focus is on the student and supporting student success. Milan Institute's primary objective is to provide the education, training, and job placement assistance that you will need to succeed in your new field. Our core values of Service, Integrity, Growth, Ownership, and Communication guide how Milan's faculty and staff accomplish our mission.

Top Reasons Career Seekers Choose Milan Institute

  • Milan Institute & Milan Institute of Cosmetology
    • Family Owned
    • Student Focused
    • Long-term Oriented
    • 35 Years of Service
  • Experienced, Qualified Instructors

Our instructors are professionals in their respective fields, bringing industry insight right to the classroom. In addition, our instructors bring the relevant, on-the-job experience you can't get in any textbook.

  • Career Services Assistance

The support you receive from Milan Institute doesn't stop at graduation. We offer career services assistance to give you a jump-start in your new career exploration. Our success is a working graduate.

  • Financial Aid

We are authorized to offer various financial aid programs for those who qualify. An educational finance advisor will walk you through the process and explain your options.

  • Nationally Accredited

Milan Institute and Milan Institute of Cosmetology are Nationally Accredited institutions.

Milan Institute Mission Statement

The mission of Milan Institute is to meet the needs of students and employers by offering quality, short-term educational programs in career fields with solid growth potential.


**All programs are not offered at all campuses**

Available Programs

  • Massage Therapy
    Cosmetology and Wellness

    The Massage Therapy program prepares students to provide relief and improved health and well-being to clients by applying manual techniques for manipulating skin, muscles, and connective tissues. The unique curriculum contains the best of Eastern, Western, ancient modalities and the latest skills and techniques. The student will receive ample hands-on training and knowledge required to function in various settings.

    The program includes classes in Anatomy and Physiology, Movement Arts, Pathology and Eastern Arts, Deep Tissue and Business, Massage Techniques, CPR, Spa Techniques, and Practical Anatomy.

    Available at these locations

    Bakersfield, CA

    2822 F Street, Suite H
    Bakersfield, CA 93301

    Boise, ID

    9050 West Overland Road, Suite 200
    Boise, ID 83709

    Clovis, CA

    731 W. Shaw Avenue, Suite A
    Clovis, CA 93612

    Palm Desert, CA

    75-030 Gerald Ford Drive, Suite 203
    Palm Desert, CA 92211

    San Antonio - Ingram Park, TX

    6804 Ingram Road
    San Antonio, TX 78238

    Sparks, NV

    950 Industrial Way
    Sparks, NV 89431

    Visalia, CA

    6500 South Mooney Boulevard
    Visalia, CA 93277

  • Cosmetology
    Cosmetology and Wellness

    The Cosmetology program provides students with the knowledge and skills of the practice of hair, skin, and nail services. In addition, the program provides students technical instruction and practical training in the areas of hairdressing, health and safety, esthetics, manicuring, and pedicuring.

    Learn basic manipulative skills, safety judgments, proper work habits, and desirable attitudes necessary to pass the State Board examination and for competency in entry-level positions in Cosmetology or related career fields.

    Available at these locations

    Amarillo, TX

    7001 I-40 West
    Amarillo, TX 79106

    Bakersfield, CA

    2822 F Street, Suite H
    Bakersfield, CA 93301

    Clovis, CA

    731 W. Shaw Avenue, Suite A
    Clovis, CA 93612

    El Paso, TX

    1580 George Dieter Drive, Suite 207
    El Paso, TX 79936

    Las Vegas, NV

    710 S. Tonopah Dr
    Las Vegas, NV 89106

    Merced, CA

    780 Loughborough Drive
    Merced, CA 95348

    Palm Desert, CA

    75-030 Gerald Ford Drive, Suite 203
    Palm Desert, CA 92211

    Reno, NV

    4020 Kietzke Lane
    Reno, NV 89502

    San Antonio - Ingram Park, TX

    6804 Ingram Road
    San Antonio, TX 78238

    San Antonio, TX - South

    605 Southwest Military Drive
    San Antonio, TX 78221

    Vacaville, CA

    1679 E Monte Vista Ave, Suite 200
    Vacaville, CA 95688

    Visalia, CA

    6500 South Mooney Boulevard
    Visalia, CA 93277

  • Esthetician
    Cosmetology and Wellness

    The Aesthetician-Esthetician program provides students with the knowledge and skills of the practice of skin services. The program provides students with technical instruction and practical training in the areas of facials, health and safety, creative hair removal, and makeup.

    Learn basic manipulative skills, safety judgments, proper work habits, and desirable attitudes necessary to pass the State Board examination and for competency in entry-level positions in esthetics or related career fields.

    Available at these locations

    Amarillo, TX

    7001 I-40 West
    Amarillo, TX 79106

    Bakersfield, CA

    2822 F Street, Suite H
    Bakersfield, CA 93301

    Boise, ID

    9050 West Overland Road, Suite 200
    Boise, ID 83709

    Clovis, CA

    731 W. Shaw Avenue, Suite A
    Clovis, CA 93612

    El Paso, TX

    1580 George Dieter Drive, Suite 207
    El Paso, TX 79936

    Las Vegas, NV

    710 S. Tonopah Dr
    Las Vegas, NV 89106

    Merced, CA

    780 Loughborough Drive
    Merced, CA 95348

    Palm Desert, CA

    75-030 Gerald Ford Drive, Suite 203
    Palm Desert, CA 92211

    Reno, NV

    4020 Kietzke Lane
    Reno, NV 89502

    San Antonio - Ingram Park, TX

    6804 Ingram Road
    San Antonio, TX 78238

    San Antonio, TX - South

    605 Southwest Military Drive
    San Antonio, TX 78221

    Vacaville, CA

    1679 E Monte Vista Ave, Suite 200
    Vacaville, CA 95688

    Visalia, CA

    6500 South Mooney Boulevard
    Visalia, CA 93277

  • Manicurist - Nail Technology
    Cosmetology and Wellness

    In the Manicurist-Nail Technology Course, students will learn to perform basic manipulative skills in the areas of manicures, pedicures, nail tips, wraps, and nail enhancements. In addition, perform the basic analytical skills to determine proper nail services and nail shaping for the clients' overall image and needs.

    Learn the basic manipulative skills, safety judgments, proper work habits, and desirable attitudes necessary to pass the State Board examination and for competency in entry-level job positions as a Manicurist or related career avenue.

    Available at these locations

    Amarillo, TX

    7001 I-40 West
    Amarillo, TX 79106

    Bakersfield, CA

    2822 F Street, Suite H
    Bakersfield, CA 93301

    Boise, ID

    9050 West Overland Road, Suite 200
    Boise, ID 83709

    Clovis, CA

    731 W. Shaw Avenue, Suite A
    Clovis, CA 93612

    El Paso, TX

    1580 George Dieter Drive, Suite 207
    El Paso, TX 79936

    Las Vegas, NV

    710 S. Tonopah Dr
    Las Vegas, NV 89106

    Merced, CA

    780 Loughborough Drive
    Merced, CA 95348

    Palm Desert, CA

    75-030 Gerald Ford Drive, Suite 203
    Palm Desert, CA 92211

    Reno, NV

    4020 Kietzke Lane
    Reno, NV 89502

    San Antonio - Ingram Park, TX

    6804 Ingram Road
    San Antonio, TX 78238

    San Antonio, TX - South

    605 Southwest Military Drive
    San Antonio, TX 78221

    Vacaville, CA

    1679 E Monte Vista Ave, Suite 200
    Vacaville, CA 95688

  • Barbering
    Cosmetology and Wellness

    The Barbering program provides students with the knowledge and skills of the practice of hair and shaving services. In addition, the program provides students technical instruction and practical training in the areas of hairdressing, health and safety, and shaving.

    Learn basic manipulative skills, safety judgments, proper work habits, and desirable attitudes necessary to pass the State Board examination and for competency in entry-level positions in Barbering or related career fields.

    Available at these locations

    Bakersfield, CA

    2822 F Street, Suite H
    Bakersfield, CA 93301

    Clovis, CA

    731 W. Shaw Avenue, Suite A
    Clovis, CA 93612

    Merced, CA

    780 Loughborough Drive
    Merced, CA 95348

    Palm Desert, CA

    75-030 Gerald Ford Drive, Suite 203
    Palm Desert, CA 92211

    Vacaville, CA

    1679 E Monte Vista Ave, Suite 200
    Vacaville, CA 95688

  • Advanced Cosmetology
    Cosmetology and Wellness

    Once students complete the Cosmetology program requirements, the student will continue with the Advanced Cosmetology program curriculum providing academic knowledge and technical skills in

    • Hair Extensions
    • Makeup Application
    • Eye Lash Extensions
    • Skin Care Exfoliation Techniques
    • Clipper Cuts, Fades, and Tapers

    Available at these locations

    Amarillo, TX

    7001 I-40 West
    Amarillo, TX 79106

    Bakersfield, CA

    2822 F Street, Suite H
    Bakersfield, CA 93301

    Clovis, CA

    731 W. Shaw Avenue, Suite A
    Clovis, CA 93612

    Merced, CA

    780 Loughborough Drive
    Merced, CA 95348

    Palm Desert, CA

    75-030 Gerald Ford Drive, Suite 203
    Palm Desert, CA 92211

    San Antonio - Ingram Park, TX

    6804 Ingram Road
    San Antonio, TX 78238

    Vacaville, CA

    1679 E Monte Vista Ave, Suite 200
    Vacaville, CA 95688

    Visalia, CA

    6500 South Mooney Boulevard
    Visalia, CA 93277

  • Dental Assistant
    Medicine and Health Care

    Dental Assistants perform a variety of duties in a dental office. They may schedule and confirm appointments in the front office, welcome patients to the office, send bills, process payments, and inventory supplies. Dental Assistants also assist the dentist during the examination and treatment of patients by handing required instruments to the dentist and using the suction or other instruments to keep the patient's mouth clear. Dental Assistants also prepare instrument trays and assist patients with dental health care. In addition, some Dental Assistants will make dental impressions, remove sutures, and apply anesthetics to the gingiva (gums) and cavity preventatives to teeth. Dental Assistants must be reliable, work well with others, and have good manual dexterity.

    Available at these locations

    Amarillo, TX

    7001 I-40 West
    Amarillo, TX 79106

    Boise, ID

    9050 West Overland Road, Suite 200
    Boise, ID 83709

    Las Vegas, NV

    710 S. Tonopah Dr
    Las Vegas, NV 89106

    Merced, CA

    780 Loughborough Drive
    Merced, CA 95348

    Palm Desert, CA

    75-030 Gerald Ford Drive, Suite 203
    Palm Desert, CA 92211

    Sparks, NV

    950 Industrial Way
    Sparks, NV 89431

    Visalia, CA

    6500 South Mooney Boulevard
    Visalia, CA 93277

  • Administrative Medical Assistant
    Medicine and Health Care

    The Administrative Medical Assistant program offers instruction related to general business administrative office duties, emphasizing the healthcare community. You will be familiar with and demonstrate skills centered on the operational practices of the modern office. Administrative Medical Assistant duties vary from office to office but typically involve setting appointments, managing records, basic accounting practices, writing business letters and other types of correspondence, and in a healthcare environment working with patient insurance and standard medical billing practices.

    Available at these locations

    Amarillo, TX

    7001 I-40 West
    Amarillo, TX 79106

    Las Vegas, NV

    710 S. Tonopah Dr
    Las Vegas, NV 89106

    Merced, CA

    780 Loughborough Drive
    Merced, CA 95348

    Palm Desert, CA

    75-030 Gerald Ford Drive, Suite 203
    Palm Desert, CA 92211

    Visalia, CA

    6500 South Mooney Boulevard
    Visalia, CA 93277

  • Pharmacy Technician
    Medicine and Health Care

    Pharmacists rely on Pharmacy Technicians to assist them in filling prescriptions, IVs, preparing trays, and performing many different technical functions in accordance with specific provisions and standards.

    The Pharmacy Technician program prepares students for integration into an actual community and clinical pharmacy environment in an entry-level position as a Registered Pharmacy Technician. The program covers various topics, including daily pharmacy operational procedures, weight and measurement systems, pharmacology, ethics, cash register operations, keyboarding, poison control, pharmacy computer operations, prescription processing, compounding, inventory control, and pharmaceutical mathematics.

    Available at this location

    Las Vegas, NV

    710 S. Tonopah Dr
    Las Vegas, NV 89106

  • Medical Assisting
    Medicine and Health Care

    Medical assistants help doctors examine and treat patients, perform routine tasks, and keep the medical office running smoothly. Duties vary from office to office but typically include taking vital signs and information, taking medical histories, preparing patients for examinations, and assisting during the appointment. Medical assistants may also take blood, give injections, take EKGs, remove sutures, collect and prepare laboratory specimens, instruct patients on special diets and medications, and sterilize medical instruments. A Medical Assistant's job duties vary from day to day with each patient that comes into the office.

    The Medical Assisting program prepares students to function competently in an entry-level position in various medical settings. The program includes current medical information, demonstrations, and administrative, clinical, and laboratory skills.

    Available at these locations

    Amarillo, TX

    7001 I-40 West
    Amarillo, TX 79106

    Boise, ID

    9050 West Overland Road, Suite 200
    Boise, ID 83709

    Clovis, CA

    731 W. Shaw Avenue, Suite A
    Clovis, CA 93612

    Las Vegas, NV

    710 S. Tonopah Dr
    Las Vegas, NV 89106

    Merced, CA

    780 Loughborough Drive
    Merced, CA 95348

    Palm Desert, CA

    75-030 Gerald Ford Drive, Suite 203
    Palm Desert, CA 92211

    Sparks, NV

    950 Industrial Way
    Sparks, NV 89431

    Visalia, CA

    6500 South Mooney Boulevard
    Visalia, CA 93277

All Campus Locations

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