Somatic Bodywork at Milan Institute-Palm Desert
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Milan Institute-Palm Desert graduates compare to all programs nationally
Milan Institute-Palm Desert graduates earn $11k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all somatic bodywork certificate programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Somatic Bodywork certificate's programs at peer institutions in California (49 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milan Institute-Palm Desert | $11,065 | $15,801 | $9,500* | — |
| Mayfield College | $25,111 | $19,233 | $9,025* | 0.36 |
| Milan Institute-Visalia | $22,774 | $26,400 | $7,916* | 0.35 |
| Pacific College of Health and Science | $21,955 | — | $12,271* | 0.56 |
| American Career College-Ontario | $21,533 | $26,341 | $9,500* | 0.44 |
| Downey Adult School | $19,464 | $19,422 | —* | — |
| National Median | $20,079 | — | $8,792* | 0.44 |
Other Somatic Bodywork Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield College Cathedral City | — | $25,111 | $9,025 |
| Milan Institute-Visalia Visalia | — | $22,774 | $7,916 |
| Pacific College of Health and Science San Diego | $10,732 | $21,955 | $12,271 |
| American Career College-Ontario Ontario | — | $21,533 | $9,500 |
| Downey Adult School Downey | — | $19,464 | — |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Milan Institute-Palm Desert, approximately 63% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 20 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.