Cosmetology at Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Vacaville

Vacaville, CA · Private for-profit · Certificate · Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

a smaller institution with 234 students in Vacaville, CA.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $14,943 track close to the $17,289 national median for Cosmetology programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 25% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Cosmetology career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

At $6,333 in median debt against $14,943 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

A #750 ranking among 1,095 Cosmetology programs places Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Vacaville in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

A 32% earnings increase from $14,943 to $19,776 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

The 5 apprenticeship pathways connected to Cosmetology reflect strong industry infrastructure for this trade. Apprenticeships typically lead to journeyman-level wages.

42 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
38
Low End
42
Score
42
High End
Earnings $14,943/yr (-14% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (145,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$209K
7.3% annual growth
Viable Career Paths
8 of 8
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Median Debt at Graduation
$6,333
5.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$19,776
32% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Cosmetology graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Personal service managers, all other $61,340 +6.5% 48%
Makeup artists, theatrical and performance $50,280 +8.1% 66%
First-line supervisors of personal service workers $47,080 +6.7% 59%
Personal service managers, all other
$61,340
+6.5% growth 48% AI-proof
Makeup artists, theatrical and performance
$50,280
+8.1% growth 66% AI-proof
First-line supervisors of personal service workers
$47,080
+6.7% growth 59% AI-proof

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Cosmetology Career Guide

What can you do with a Cosmetology credential from Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Vacaville? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Vacaville's Cosmetology program score?
At 42/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Cosmetology programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
Should I consider an apprenticeship over a Cosmetology program at Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Vacaville?
If Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Vacaville's tuition gives you pause, consider that 5 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Cosmetology. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
Is there demand for Cosmetology workers?
Job availability for Cosmetology is strong — 145,700 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Vacaville graduates specifically, local market conditions in CA may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →