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2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Idaho

13 Colleges
$17,041 Avg Salary
$8,995 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate School for You

Cosmetology is the most popular major in Idaho with 1,174 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Idaho ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 13 schools in Idaho to see which ones offered the best undergraduate certificate programs for trade school students.

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2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Idaho

The colleges and universities below are the best for cosmetology majors pursuing a undergraduate certificate.

Top 10 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools

Our analysis found Aveda Institute - Boise to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Idaho. Aveda Institute - Boise is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Boise.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Aveda Institute - Boise carry an average student debtload of $9,432.

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#2

Boise Barber College

Boise, ID

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Boise Barber College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Idaho. Located in the midsize city of Boise, Boise Barber College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Boise Barber College carry an average student debtload of $8,480.

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Out of the 13 schools in Idaho that were part of this year’s ranking, Paul Mitchell the School Nampa landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Nampa, Paul Mitchell the School Nampa is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Nampa carry an average student debtload of $10,102. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $73.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Paul Mitchell the School Boise. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Idaho list. Located in the midsize city of Boise, Paul Mitchell the School Boise is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Boise carry an average student debtload of $10,102. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $73.

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Out of the 13 schools in Idaho that were part of this year’s ranking, Oliver Finley Academy of Cosmetology landed the # 5 spot on the list. Oliver Finley Academy of Cosmetology is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Boise.

Cosmetology majors at Oliver Finley Academy of Cosmetology take out an average of $8,698 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $75.

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Paul Mitchell the School Rexburg came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Idaho ranking. Paul Mitchell the School Rexburg is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the town of Rexburg.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Rexburg accumulate an average of around $11,189 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #7, Evans Hairstyling College-Rexburg did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the town of Rexburg, Evans Hairstyling College-Rexburg is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Evans Hairstyling College-Rexburg carry an average student debtload of $8,774.

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Paul Mitchell the School Twin Falls ranked #8 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Idaho list. Paul Mitchell the School Twin Falls is a small private for-profit school located in the remote town of TWIN FALLS.

Cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Twin Falls take out an average of $11,161 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Aveda Institute - Twin Falls did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #9 on the list. Aveda Institute - Twin Falls is a small private for-profit school located in the town of Twin Falls.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Aveda Institute - Twin Falls accumulate an average of around $10,836 in student debt.

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The Salon Professional Academy came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Idaho ranking. Located in the suburb of Nampa, TSPA - Nampa is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at TSPA - Nampa take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $11,316.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

Explore all the Best Cosmetology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Colorado 1,843
Utah 2,876
Montana 184
Wyoming 65

Cosmetology is one of 4 different types of trade school programs to choose from.

Cosmetology Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist 50,210
Aesthetician/Esthetician & Skin Care Specialist 40,040
Nail Technician/Specialist & Manicurist 13,960
Barbering/Barber 9,893
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist 2,907
Other Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts 2,184
Master Aesthetician/Esthetician 1,729
Hair Styling/Stylist & Hair Design 1,238
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, & Nail Instructor 1,230
Make-Up Artist/Specialist 440
Electrolysis/Electrology & Electrolysis Technician 354
Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager 336
Permanent Cosmetics/Makeup & Tattooing 90

Related Major Annual Graduates
Culinary Arts 22,075
Funeral & Mortuary Science 2,186
Casino Operations and Services 385
Other Personal & Culinary Services 95

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 13 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Tiffany Bumgardner.

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