Cosmetology at Milan Institute-San Antonio Ingram

This cosmetology program delivers concerning financial outcomes that put graduates at a significant disadvantage. With first-year earnings of just $13,386, graduates earn substantially less than both the national median ($17,113) and Texas state median ($16,412) for cosmetology programs. The program ranks in only the 17th percentile nationally and 25th percentile within Texas, meaning roughly 75-83% of similar programs produce better-earning graduates.

The debt situation compounds these concerns. While the $7,917 median debt is below national and state averages, it still creates a problematic debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.59—meaning graduates owe about 60% of their first year's income. More troubling is that this program ranks in the 79th percentile for debt nationally, indicating higher borrowing costs than most competitors. The 20% earnings growth to $16,007 by year four provides some improvement but still leaves graduates earning less than typical first-year outcomes at better programs.

For context, top Texas cosmetology programs like Paul Mitchell-Austin produce graduates earning $26,824—nearly double this program's four-year outcome. Given that 73% of students here receive Pell grants, many come from financially vulnerable backgrounds and deserve better preparation for career success. Unless your child has compelling reasons to attend this specific location, you should strongly consider higher-performing alternatives that offer better financial returns on the educational investment.