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31 Colleges
4,371 Yearly Graduations
$31,238 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$26,329 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In 2021, 4,371 students received a trade school degree from a college in Idaho, making it rank #40 in terms of graduations. Idaho colleges offer students average in-student tuition of $7,810 per year, while students attending fron out-of-state may pay something more like $15,706 per year.

About 63% of students who go to college in this state take out loans, with the average yearly loan amount being $6,582 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

#1

Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho
Public Public vs. Private
671 Yearly Degrees
$7,872 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 11,766 students at ISU in total, 9,575 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 5,617 are full-time. For undergraduates at ISU, the average graduation time is 4.7 years.

Roughly 45% of students at ISU take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,105 a year. ISU has a 5.5% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from ISU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $34,482 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#2

College of Western Idaho

Nampa, Idaho
Public Public vs. Private
644 Yearly Degrees
$4,336 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

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.

Approximately 62% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $3,552 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 10.0% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $33,809 during the early-career years.

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
416 Yearly Degrees
$4,416 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 44,481 students at BYU - I in total, 18,832 are full-time undergraduates. For undergraduates at BYU - I, the average graduation time is 5.0 years.

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

Roughly 22% of students at BYU - I take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,943 a year. BYU - I has a 3.1% 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 $35,805 during the early-career years.

#4

College of Southern Idaho

Twin Falls, Idaho
Public Public vs. Private
331 Yearly Degrees
$4,560 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 1,840 full-time undergraduates at College of Southern Idaho, and 7,321 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

Approximately 16% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $3,576 a year. The student loan default rate of 10.1% is very similar to the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from College of Southern Idaho with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $30,579 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
264 Yearly Degrees

The total student population at Carrington College, Boise is 534, which includes 534 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

87% of Carrington College, Boise students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,885 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.6% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Carrington College, Boise with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $35,948 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#6

Boise State University

Boise, Idaho
Public Public vs. Private
246 Yearly Degrees
$8,060 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 20,763 undergraduates at Boise State, of which 12,973 are full-time, and there are 24,069 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Boise State is 4.6 years.

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

Roughly 42% of students at Boise State take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,233 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 4.3% 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 $38,776.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
211 Yearly Degrees

There are 234 full-time undergraduates at Oliver Finley Academy of Cosmetology, and 270 students altogether. Oliver Finley Academy of Cosmetology has a freshman retention rate of 89%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

81% of Oliver Finley Academy of Cosmetology students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $8,510 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 12.5% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Oliver Finley Academy of Cosmetology with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $21,760 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
210 Yearly Degrees

There are 241 full-time undergraduates at Paul Mitchell the School Boise, and 242 students altogether. Students tend to stick around at Paul Mitchell the School Boise. The freshman retention rate is 100%.

Approximately 89% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,963 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 4.3% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $22,072 during the early-career years.

#9

North Idaho College

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Public Public vs. Private
199 Yearly Degrees
$4,960 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at North Idaho College is 4,737, which includes 1,790 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Approximately 32% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,148 a year. NIC has a 8.8% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from NIC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $30,270 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#10

Lewis - Clark State College

Lewiston, Idaho
Public Public vs. Private
142 Yearly Degrees
$6,982 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 2,161 full-time undergraduates at Lewis - Clark State College, and 3,856 students altogether. It takes the average Lewis - Clark State College undergraduate about 4.6 years to complete their degree.

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

Roughly 54% of students at Lewis - Clark State College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,282 a year. The student loan default rate of 9.2% is very similar to the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $34,872 during the early-career years.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
119 Yearly Degrees

There are 180 students at Paul Mitchell the School Rexburg in total, 180 are full-time undergraduates. Paul Mitchell the School Rexburg has a freshman retention rate of 91%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

Roughly 81% of students at Paul Mitchell the School Rexburg take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $8,017 a year. Paul Mitchell the School Rexburg has a 2.6% 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 $20,481 during the early-career years.

#12

College of Eastern Idaho

Idaho Falls, Idaho
Public Public vs. Private
113 Yearly Degrees
$4,126 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 1,803 students at CEI in total, 558 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

30% of CEI students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,405 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 9.3% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from CEI is $34,941.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
90 Yearly Degrees

There are 148 students at Paul Mitchell the School Nampa in total, 148 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Roughly 88% of students at Paul Mitchell the School Nampa take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $8,412 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.3% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $22,072 during the early-career years.

#14

Milan Institute-Nampa

Nampa, Idaho
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
86 Yearly Degrees

The total student population at Milan Institute-Nampa is 96, which includes 96 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Roughly 60% of students at Milan Institute-Nampa take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,182 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 10.1% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Milan Institute-Nampa with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $21,458 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#15

Austin Kade Academy

Idaho Falls, Idaho
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
83 Yearly Degrees

There are 89 full-time undergraduates at Austin Kade Academy, and 89 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Roughly 58% of students at Austin Kade Academy take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $3,768 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 20.3% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Austin Kade Academy is $15,090.

#16

Aveda Institute - Twin Falls

Twin Falls, Idaho
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
77 Yearly Degrees

There are 76 students at Aveda Institute - Twin Falls in total, 53 are full-time undergraduates. Aveda Institute - Twin Falls has a freshman retention rate of 100%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

Approximately 79% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $8,207 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 20.0% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $18,749 during the early-career years.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
73 Yearly Degrees

There are 91 full-time undergraduates at TSPA - Nampa, and 91 students altogether. The freshman retention rate at TSPA - Nampa is 92%, which is great when compared to the national average of 68%.

Roughly 56% of students at TSPA - Nampa take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $8,150 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.0% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $19,091 during the early-career years.

#18

Aveda Institute - Boise

Boise, Idaho
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
58 Yearly Degrees

The total student population at Aveda Institute - Boise is 49, which includes 28 full-time undergraduates. Students tend to stick around at Aveda Institute - Boise. The freshman retention rate is 100%.

92% of Aveda Institute - Boise students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,270 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $19,377 during the early-career years.

#19

Boise Barber College

Boise, Idaho
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
54 Yearly Degrees

There are 58 full-time undergraduates at Boise Barber College, and 58 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Approximately 71% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,460 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.6% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $23,486 during the early-career years.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
46 Yearly Degrees

The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1.

#21

University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho
Public Public vs. Private
41 Yearly Degrees
$8,340 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at University of Idaho is 10,791, of which 8,366 students are undergraduates and of those, 6,323 are full-time. For undergraduates at U of I, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.

About 81% of students who apply get accepted. Around 46% of accepted students are men, and 54% are women.

Roughly 46% of students at U of I take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,681 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 4.1% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from U of I is $39,320.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
34 Yearly Degrees

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.

Approximately 28% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,697 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.3% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $12,710 during the early-career years.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
27 Yearly Degrees

There are 62 full-time undergraduates at Headmasters School of Hair Design, and 62 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Approximately 58% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,466 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 8.0% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Headmasters School of Hair Design is $11,209.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
26 Yearly Degrees

There are 13 full-time undergraduates at Mr Leon’s School of Hair Design-Lewiston, and 13 students altogether. Students tend to stick around at Mr Leon’s School of Hair Design-Lewiston. The freshman retention rate is 91%.

Approximately 93% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $9,500 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 12.5% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $19,139 during the early-career years.

#25

The College of Idaho

Caldwell, Idaho
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
25 Yearly Degrees
$33,755 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

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. Around 42% of accepted students are men, and 58% are women.

Roughly 71% of students at The College of Idaho take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,460 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.7% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from The College of Idaho is $36,330.

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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