Milan Institute-Palm Desert
Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 57%
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Milan Institute-Palm Desert, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 26% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 29th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Milan Institute-Palm Desert
Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $25,267 | $32,710 | -5% | #433 of 637 | #582 | $7,633 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $22,700 | $31,699 | -11% | #409 of 496 | #478 | $8,744 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $24,473 | $31,269 | -7% | #246 of 332 | #305 | $8,919 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | $11,065 | $30,338 | +2% | #88 of 199 | #131 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Milan Institute-Palm Desert Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $524,819
- Avg rent near campus: $2,818/mo
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 92210 (4.9% cap, Indian Wells)
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Costs & Financial Aid
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Programs & Career Paths
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Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Milan Institute-Palm Desert's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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Frequently Asked Questions
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- Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology