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31 Colleges
$31,728 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$25,640 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

Idaho ranked #40 in the nation for trade school degrees handed out in 2021. Around 4,371 students received some type of diploma that year. Students who live in the state can take advantage of in-state tuition averaging $7,932 a year, while students from out-of-state may pay a higher average tuition of $15,949 a year.

An estimated 64% of college students in Idaho take out loans, with the average loan amount being $6,410 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

#1

Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho
Public Public vs. Private
$7,958 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
36% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Idaho State University is 11,766, of which 9,575 students are undergraduates and of those, 5,617 are full-time. It takes the average ISU undergraduate about 4.7 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 36% of students at ISU take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,293 a year. ISU has a 1.9% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $37,498 during the early-career years.

#2

College of Western Idaho

Nampa, Idaho
Public Public vs. Private
$4,336 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
72% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at College of Western Idaho is 10,200, which includes 2,895 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

72% of CWI students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $3,509 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.8% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from CWI is $34,817.

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$4,536 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
18% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Brigham Young University - Idaho is 44,481, which includes 18,832 full-time undergraduates. It takes the average BYU - I undergraduate about 5.0 years to complete their degree.

Around 97% of students who apply get accepted. Around 43% of accepted students are men, and 57% are women.

18% of BYU - I students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,926 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.0% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from BYU - I is $38,741.

#4

College of Southern Idaho

Twin Falls, Idaho
Public Public vs. Private
$4,560 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
18% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at College of Southern Idaho is 7,321, which includes 1,840 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

18% of College of Southern Idaho students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $3,412 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.3% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $32,691 during the early-career years.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
90% Freshmen Loans

There are 534 students at Carrington College, Boise in total, 534 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

90% of Carrington College, Boise students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $8,200 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $33,724 during the early-career years.

#6

Boise State University

Boise, Idaho
Public Public vs. Private
$8,364 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
41% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Boise State University is 24,069, of which 20,763 students are undergraduates and of those, 12,973 are full-time. It takes the average Boise State undergraduate about 4.6 years to complete their degree.

About 83% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 41% are men and 59% are women.

41% of Boise State students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,186 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.0% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Boise State is $42,436.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
78% Freshmen Loans

There are 234 full-time undergraduates at Oliver Finley Academy of Cosmetology, and 270 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Approximately 78% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,633 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.2% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Oliver Finley Academy of Cosmetology with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $21,010 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
88% Freshmen Loans

There are 241 full-time undergraduates at Paul Mitchell the School Boise, and 242 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Roughly 88% of students at Paul Mitchell the School Boise take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,289 a year. Paul Mitchell the School Boise has a 0.8% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Paul Mitchell the School Boise with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $21,236 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#9

North Idaho College

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Public Public vs. Private
$4,960 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
30% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,737 students at NIC in total, 1,790 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Roughly 30% of students at NIC take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $3,959 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.6% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from NIC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $31,362 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#10

Lewis - Clark State College

Lewiston, Idaho
Public Public vs. Private
$6,996 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
50% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Lewis - Clark State College is 3,856, which includes 2,161 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Around 100% of students who apply get accepted. Around 39% of accepted students are men, and 61% are women.

50% of Lewis - Clark State College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,408 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Lewis - Clark State College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $38,299 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
67% Freshmen Loans

There are 180 full-time undergraduates at Paul Mitchell the School Rexburg, and 180 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

67% of Paul Mitchell the School Rexburg students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,694 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.0% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Paul Mitchell the School Rexburg with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $22,272 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#12

College of Eastern Idaho

Idaho Falls, Idaho
Public Public vs. Private
$4,390 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
32% Freshmen Loans

There are 558 full-time undergraduates at CEI, and 1,803 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

32% of CEI students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,810 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.3% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from CEI is $34,997.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
88% Freshmen Loans

There are 148 full-time undergraduates at Paul Mitchell the School Nampa, and 148 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Approximately 88% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $10,219 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.8% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Paul Mitchell the School Nampa is $21,236.

#14

Milan Institute-Nampa

Boise, Idaho
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
56% Freshmen Loans

There are 96 students at Milan Institute-Nampa in total, 96 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Roughly 56% of students at Milan Institute-Nampa take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,362 a year. Milan Institute-Nampa has a 3.2% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Milan Institute-Nampa is $21,197.

#15

Austin Kade Academy

Idaho Falls, Idaho
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
77% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Austin Kade Academy is 89, which includes 89 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Approximately 77% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,043 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.1% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Austin Kade Academy with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $16,196 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#16

Aveda Institute - Twin Falls

Twin Falls, Idaho
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
84% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Aveda Institute - Twin Falls is 76, which includes 53 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

84% of Aveda Institute - Twin Falls students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,680 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 4.6% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Aveda Institute - Twin Falls is $16,327.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
47% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at The Salon Professional Academy is 91, which includes 91 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Roughly 47% of students at TSPA - Nampa take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,524 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from TSPA - Nampa is $17,977.

#18

Aveda Institute - Boise

Boise, Idaho
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
70% Freshmen Loans

There are 49 students at Aveda Institute - Boise in total, 28 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

70% of Aveda Institute - Boise students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,390 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $20,249 during the early-career years.

#19

Boise Barber College

Boise, Idaho
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
76% Freshmen Loans

There are 58 students at Boise Barber College in total, 58 are full-time undergraduates. Boise Barber College has a freshman retention rate of 88%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

Roughly 76% of students at Boise Barber College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,328 a year. Boise Barber College has a 4.8% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $25,583 during the early-career years.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private

The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

#21

University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho
Public Public vs. Private
$8,396 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
44% Freshmen Loans

There are 8,366 undergraduates at U of I, of which 6,323 are full-time, and there are 10,791 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 81%. Around 46% of accepted students are men, and 54% are women.

Approximately 44% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,423 a year. U of I has a 1.2% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from U of I is $41,951.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
30% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Evans Hairstyling College-Rexburg is 72, which includes 72 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

Roughly 30% of students at Evans Hairstyling College-Rexburg take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,414 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 6.0% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Evans Hairstyling College-Rexburg is $13,457.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
91% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Headmasters School of Hair Design is 62, which includes 62 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Roughly 91% of students at Headmasters School of Hair Design take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,978 a year. The student loan default rate of 7.0% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Headmasters School of Hair Design with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $20,300 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#25

The College of Idaho

Caldwell, Idaho
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$34,630 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
58% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,100 undergraduates at The College of Idaho, of which 1,085 are full-time, and there are 1,114 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at The College of Idaho is 4.2 years.

About 56% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 42% are men and 58% are women.

58% of The College of Idaho students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,344 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.1% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from The College of Idaho with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $40,425 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Other Idaho Trade Schools

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Cosmetology School of Arts and Science LLC 22
27 College of Massage Therapy 15
28 Elevate Salon Institute - Chubbuck 14
28 Academy di Firenze 14
30 Mr Leon’s School of Hair Design-Moscow 12
31 Paul Mitchell the School Twin Falls 8

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