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Trade and career schools in Idaho
Idaho has 31 accredited campuses awarding trade and career credentials, 2,978 credentials a year. The average completion rate is 71% (rank 6 of 53 states), median graduate debt $10,555, and 68% of campuses are for-profit.
31campuses
2,978credentials / yr
71%avg completion
$10,555median graduate debt
$26,774median earnings, 10 yrs
By trade
Cosmetology schools
17 campuses · $15,199 yr-1 pay Esthetician schools
11 campuses · $16,005 yr-1 pay Medical assistant programs
11 campuses · $29,169 yr-1 pay Nail technician schools
11 campuses · $14,885 yr-1 pay Barber schools
8 campuses · $16,203 yr-1 pay LPN / LVN programs
8 campuses · $43,659 yr-1 pay Auto mechanic schools
7 campuses · $37,028 yr-1 pay Welding schools
6 campuses · $36,899 yr-1 pay CNC & machining programs
5 campuses · $38,969 yr-1 pay Dental assistant schools
5 campuses · $21,735 yr-1 pay Diesel mechanic schools
5 campuses · $36,774 yr-1 pay Massage therapy schools
5 campuses · $16,321 yr-1 pay Radiology & sonography programs
5 campuses · $47,161 yr-1 pay Medical billing & coding programs
4 campuses · $29,328 yr-1 pay Surgical technologist programs
4 campuses · $40,365 yr-1 pay Dental hygiene programs
3 campuses · $55,692 yr-1 pay EMT & paramedic training
3 campuses · $47,161 yr-1 pay HVAC schools
3 campuses Construction trades programs
2 campuses Culinary & pastry schools
2 campuses Pharmacy technician programs
2 campuses · $27,369 yr-1 pay Aviation maintenance (A&P) schools
1 campuses · $37,028 yr-1 pay CNA classes
1 campuses
17 campuses · $15,199 yr-1 pay Esthetician schools
11 campuses · $16,005 yr-1 pay Medical assistant programs
11 campuses · $29,169 yr-1 pay Nail technician schools
11 campuses · $14,885 yr-1 pay Barber schools
8 campuses · $16,203 yr-1 pay LPN / LVN programs
8 campuses · $43,659 yr-1 pay Auto mechanic schools
7 campuses · $37,028 yr-1 pay Welding schools
6 campuses · $36,899 yr-1 pay CNC & machining programs
5 campuses · $38,969 yr-1 pay Dental assistant schools
5 campuses · $21,735 yr-1 pay Diesel mechanic schools
5 campuses · $36,774 yr-1 pay Massage therapy schools
5 campuses · $16,321 yr-1 pay Radiology & sonography programs
5 campuses · $47,161 yr-1 pay Medical billing & coding programs
4 campuses · $29,328 yr-1 pay Surgical technologist programs
4 campuses · $40,365 yr-1 pay Dental hygiene programs
3 campuses · $55,692 yr-1 pay EMT & paramedic training
3 campuses · $47,161 yr-1 pay HVAC schools
3 campuses Construction trades programs
2 campuses Culinary & pastry schools
2 campuses Pharmacy technician programs
2 campuses · $27,369 yr-1 pay Aviation maintenance (A&P) schools
1 campuses · $37,028 yr-1 pay CNA classes
1 campuses
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| Campus | City | Type | Trades | Grads / yr | Completion | Grad debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Western Idaho | Nampa | Public | Auto tech, Medical assistant, Welding, Machinist | 454 | 31% | $9,720 |
| Idaho State University | Pocatello | Public | Medical assistant, Welding, EMT / paramedic, Aviation maint. | 256 | not reported | $20,039 |
| Oliver Finley Academy of Cosmetology | Boise | for-profit | Esthetics, Cosmetology, Nail tech | 245 | 88% | $6,333 |
| College of Southern Idaho | Twin Falls | Public | Surgical tech, Welding, Culinary, Auto tech | 234 | not reported | $8,000 |
| Carrington College-Boise | Boise | for-profit | Dental assisting, Medical assistant, Dental hygiene, Massage therapy | 223 | 62% | $15,188 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Rexburg | Rexburg | for-profit | Esthetics, Cosmetology, Barber, Nail tech | 209 | 85% | $9,500 |
| North Idaho College | Coeur d'Alene | Public | Auto tech, Diesel tech, Medical assistant, Surgical tech | 162 | 38% | $9,000 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Boise | Boise | for-profit | Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail tech, Barber | 152 | 73% | $10,555 |
| Aveda Institute-Boise | Boise | for-profit | Esthetics, Cosmetology, Nail tech, Barber | 106 | 89% | $5,846 |
| Aveda Institute-Twin Falls | Twin Falls | for-profit | Esthetics, Barber, Cosmetology, Nail tech | 87 | 73% | $9,400 |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Nampa | Nampa | for-profit | Nail tech, Cosmetology, Esthetics | 80 | 91% | $6,333 |
| Lewis-Clark State College | Lewiston | Public | Imaging tech, Auto tech, Diesel tech, Welding | 78 | not reported | $18,500 |
| College of Eastern Idaho | Idaho Falls | Public | LPN, Diesel tech, Welding, Surgical tech | 77 | 39% | $12,000 |
| Austin Kade Academy | Idaho Falls | for-profit | Esthetics, Nail tech, Cosmetology | 66 | 94% | $6,333 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Nampa | Nampa | for-profit | Cosmetology, Barber | 66 | 67% | $10,555 |
| Nathan Layne Institute of Cosmetology | Chubbuck | for-profit | Esthetics, Cosmetology, Nail tech, Barber | 59 | 86% | not reported |
| Boise Barber College | Boise | for-profit | Barber, Cosmetology | 58 | 51% | $9,500 |
| Evans Hairstyling College-Rexburg | Rexburg | for-profit | Cosmetology | 50 | 87% | not reported |
| Rexburg College of Massage Therapy | Rexburg | for-profit | Massage therapy | 47 | not reported | not reported |
| Premiere Aesthetics Institute-Meridian | Meridian | for-profit | Cosmetology | 45 | 100% | not reported |
| Brigham Young University-Idaho | Rexburg | non-profit | Medical assistant, Auto tech | 44 | not reported | $13,969 |
| Cosmetology School of Arts & Sciences | Burley | for-profit | Cosmetology, Nail tech, Barber, Esthetics | 41 | 75% | $10,556 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Twin Falls | Twin Falls | for-profit | Cosmetology, Nail tech | 39 | 64% | not reported |
| Milan Institute-Boise | Boise | for-profit | Massage therapy, Medical assistant, Dental assisting, Esthetics | 33 | not reported | not reported |
| Headmasters School of Hair Design | Lewiston | for-profit | Cosmetology, Esthetics | 31 | 68% | $10,556 |
| Provo College-Idaho Falls Campus | Idaho Falls | for-profit | Medical assistant, LPN | 15 | not reported | $41,733 |
| Integrated Massage Therapy Services | Blackfoot | for-profit | Massage therapy | 10 | 63% | not reported |
| Eagle Gate College-Boise Campus | Boise | for-profit | LPN, Medical assistant | 8 | not reported | $43,021 |
| Boise State University | Boise | Public | Imaging tech | 3 | not reported | $20,500 |
| American Institute of Clinical Massage | Post Falls | — | Massage therapy | — | not reported | not reported |
| Nathan Layne Institute of Cosmetology | Chubbuck | — | Cosmetology | — | not reported | not reported |
Source: the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey, College Scorecard (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026), DAPIP. Ordered by trade credentials awarded.