The Las Cruces campus will offer barbering, cosmetology, manicurist, esthetician, and instructor license programs, providing students with hands-on training for in-demand careers in the beauty industry.
Source: Milan Institute
By Kayla Yasuda
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Cover Photo Caption: El Paso community members enjoy a tour of campus during Open House (Courtesy Milan Institute)
New campus opening
Milan Institute is pleased to announce the opening of its new campus in Las Cruces, New Mexico, expanding access to career-focused beauty education in the region. Located at 1440 Missouri Ave, Ste 7, Las Cruces, NM 88001, the new campus is now enrolling for 2026 classes.
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Programs now enrolling
The Las Cruces campus will offer barbering, cosmetology, manicurist, esthetician, and instructor license programs, providing students with hands-on training for in-demand careers in the beauty industry. A completely online program, administrative medical assistant, is also available. Day classes will be available at launch, with evening classes coming soon to better serve working adults and nontraditional students.
Schedule and student experience
Students at Milan Institute – Las Cruces will benefit from practical, skills-based instruction designed to prepare them for state licensure and entry into the professional beauty field. The campus will follow Milan Institute’s established approach of combining classroom training with real-world salon and spa experiences.
“Opening our Las Cruces campus allows us to serve a vibrant and growing community with accessible, career-driven beauty education,” said Deniece Rivera, Chief Marketing and Admissions Officer. “Our team is excited to welcome future barbers, cosmetologists, manicurists, estheticians, and instructors into a supportive environment where they can gain the skills and confidence needed to thrive in the beauty industry.”
Contact Milan Institute
Prospective students and community members are encouraged to contact the Las Cruces campus for information about 2026 start dates, day class availability, and upcoming evening class options. For more information about Milan Institute and its programs, visit the school’s official website, Milan Institute: Career Training in Healthcare, Beauty & Massage.