Milan Institute – Sparks, NV (Amarillo College of Hairdressing, Inc. d/b/a Milan Institute)
Milan Institute – Sparks is a private, for-profit career school located at 950 Industrial Way in Sparks, Nevada, and is owned and operated by Amarillo College of Hairdressing, Inc. (a Texas corporation) doing business as Milan Institute. The Sparks location received approval to open in February 2003 as Nevada Career Academy and was renamed Milan Institute in February 2007. The campus trains students in short-term certificate programs in allied health (medical assisting, administrative medical assisting, dental assisting), massage therapy, and esthetics, and operates an additional instructional space at 950 Industrial Way, Suite B.
Accreditation
- Listed as an institutional accreditor of Milan Institute, Sparks, NV 89431 in the CHEA institution directory record.
Council on Occupational Education (COE)
institutional · Recognized by US Department of Education
Verified August 30, 2026Verify on accreditor site - Listed as an institutional accreditor of Milan Institute, Sparks, NV 89431 in the CHEA institution directory record. Not referenced in the school's own 2026 Sparks catalog; effective dates not stated on the CHEA record.
Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET)
institutional · Recognized by U.S. Department of Education
Verified August 30, 2026Verify on accreditor site
State approval
- Amarillo College of Hairdressing, Inc. d/b/a Milan Institute is approved by the Nevada State Board of Cosmetology (per institution's 2026 Sparks catalog); esthetician and advanced esthetician graduates sit for the Nevada State Board examination.
NV
Nevada State Board of Cosmetology
Programs offered
| Program | Credential | Length | Modality | Tuition | Total cost | Completion | Placement | Licensure | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esthetician | Certificate of Completion | 900 clock hours; program length in weeks not stated in the catalog | Not reported | $16,165 | $19,625 | — | — | — | View |
| Dental Assistant | Certificate of Completion | 780 hours / 36 weeks / 55 quarter credits / 36 FA units; includes off-site externship | Not reported | $17,173 | $18,175 | — | — | — | View |
| Esthetician | Certificate of Completion | 600 clock hours; catalog's satisfactory academic progress schedule references a 30-week, 600-hour program (evaluation at 300 hours/15 weeks and 600 hours/30 weeks) | Not reported | $12,620 | $14,710 | — | — | — | View |
| Massage Therapy | Certificate of Completion | 760 hours / 35 weeks; catalog cites CIP 51.3501 (Massage Therapist) and Title IV clock-hour funding | Not reported | $15,450 | $16,810 | — | — | — | View |
| Medical Assistant | Certificate of Completion | 780 hours / 36 weeks / 52 quarter credits / 36 FA units; includes 180-hour externship | Not reported | $16,170 | $16,810 | — | — | — | View |
Data sources
- Milan Institute – Sparks, NV 2026 School Catalog (1/1/2026–12/31/2026), including Catalog Insert II – Schedule of Tuition and Costs effective 6/18/2026Milan Institute (Amarillo College of Hairdressing, Inc.) · Retrieved August 30, 2026
- Sparks, NV Career Training Campus – campus address, phone, director, FAFSA code, programs enrolling, COE third-party comment noticeMilan Institute · Retrieved August 30, 2026
- School Catalogs index (links to current campus catalogs)Milan Institute · Retrieved August 30, 2026
- Consumer and Clery Information hub (per-campus disclosures, licensure and placement disclosure documents)Milan Institute · Retrieved August 30, 2026
- Consumer Information & GrievanceMilan Institute · Retrieved August 30, 2026
- Nevada DisclosuresMilan Institute · Retrieved August 30, 2026
- CHEA directory institution record – Milan Institute, Sparks, NV (institutional accreditors listed: ACCET and COE)Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) · Retrieved August 30, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- Is Milan Institute – Sparks, NV (Amarillo College of Hairdressing, Inc. d/b/a Milan Institute) accredited?
- Yes — Milan Institute – Sparks, NV (Amarillo College of Hairdressing, Inc. d/b/a Milan Institute) is accredited by Council on Occupational Education, Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training. Verify directly on the accreditor's website.
- Where is Milan Institute – Sparks, NV (Amarillo College of Hairdressing, Inc. d/b/a Milan Institute) located?
- Milan Institute – Sparks, NV (Amarillo College of Hairdressing, Inc. d/b/a Milan Institute)'s main campus is at 950 Industrial Way, Sparks, NV, 89431.
- What programs does Milan Institute – Sparks, NV (Amarillo College of Hairdressing, Inc. d/b/a Milan Institute) offer?
- Milan Institute – Sparks, NV (Amarillo College of Hairdressing, Inc. d/b/a Milan Institute) offers 5 programs including Esthetician, Dental Assistant, Esthetician, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant.
Cost breakdown by program
Tuition, fees, and books/supplies as published by the school.
Esthetician
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $16,165
- Fees
- $350
- Books & supplies
- $3,110
- Total program cost
- $19,625
Dental Assistant
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $17,173
- Fees
- $350
- Books & supplies
- $652
- Total program cost
- $18,175
Esthetician
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $12,620
- Fees
- $350
- Books & supplies
- $1,740
- Total program cost
- $14,710
Massage Therapy
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $15,450
- Fees
- $350
- Books & supplies
- $1,010
- Total program cost
- $16,810
Medical Assistant
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $16,170
- Fees
- $350
- Books & supplies
- $290
- Total program cost
- $16,810
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