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2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Trade Schools in Idaho

19 Colleges
$15,445 Avg Salary
$9,934 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Cosmetology 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Most Popular Cosmetology Trade Schools in Idaho ranking. This report analyzed 19 schools in Idaho to see which ones were the most popular programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Cosmetology program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for cosmetology majors pursuing a .

Our 2023 rankings named Oliver Finley Academy of Cosmetology the most popular school in Idaho for cosmetology students. Oliver Finley Academy of Cosmetology is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Boise.

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The excellent programs at Paul Mitchell the School Boise helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Idaho. Located in the city of Boise, Paul Mitchell the School Boise is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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The excellent programs at Paul Mitchell the School Rexburg helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Idaho. Paul Mitchell the School Rexburg is a small private for-profit school located in the town of Rexburg.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Paul Mitchell the School Nampa. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Trade Schools in Idaho list. Located in the rural area of Nampa, Paul Mitchell the School Nampa is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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#5

Austin Kade Academy

Idaho Falls, ID

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Austin Kade Academy. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Trade Schools in Idaho list. Located in the city of Idaho Falls, Austin Kade Academy is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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Aveda Institute - Twin Falls did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #6 on the list. Aveda Institute - Twin Falls is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the remote town of Twin Falls.

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The Salon Professional Academy came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Trade Schools in Idaho ranking. Located in the midsize suburb of Nampa, TSPA - Nampa is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

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With a ranking of #8, Aveda Institute - Boise did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students. Aveda Institute - Boise is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Boise.

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#9

Boise Barber College

Boise, ID

With a ranking of #9, Boise Barber College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students. Located in the city of Boise, Boise Barber College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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Evans Hairstyling College-Rexburg ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Trade Schools in Idaho list. Located in the town of Rexburg, Evans Hairstyling College-Rexburg is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

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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 19 schools only.

  • 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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