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Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Idaho

2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Idaho

18 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Idaho to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 18 schools in Idaho to see which undergraduate certificate programs were the most popular 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 following schools top our list of the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Colleges.

Our 2023 rankings named Paul Mitchell the School Boise the most popular school in Idaho for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the medium-sized city of Boise, Paul Mitchell the School Boise is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Of the 101 students majoring in cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School Boise, 19% are male and 81% are female.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Boise take out $10,102 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. 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 18 schools in Idaho that were part of this year’s ranking, Paul Mitchell the School Rexburg landed the # 2 spot on the list. Paul Mitchell the School Rexburg is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the town of Rexburg.

Women make up 75% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

Cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Rexburg take out an average of $11,189 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

Full Cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School Rexburg Report

The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Paul Mitchell the School Nampa helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular cosmetology schools in Idaho. Located in the rural area of Nampa, Paul Mitchell the School Nampa is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 80% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Nampa take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $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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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Oliver Finley Academy of Cosmetology helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular cosmetology schools in Idaho. Oliver Finley Academy of Cosmetology is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Boise.

Women make up 99% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Oliver Finley Academy of Cosmetology take out $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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#5

Boise Barber College

Boise, ID

Out of the 18 schools in Idaho that were part of this year’s ranking, Boise Barber College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Boise, Boise Barber College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 28% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Boise Barber College accumulate an average of around $8,480 in student debt.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Boise Barber College

Aveda Institute - Twin Falls came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Idaho ranking. Aveda Institute - Twin Falls is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the remote town of Twin Falls.

Women make up 70% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Aveda Institute - Twin Falls take out $10,836 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Evans Hairstyling College-Rexburg landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the distant town of Rexburg, Evans Hairstyling College-Rexburg is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

About 98% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 2% are male.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Evans Hairstyling College-Rexburg accumulate an average of around $8,774 in student debt.

Full Cosmetology at Evans Hairstyling College-Rexburg Report

With a ranking of #8, Headmasters School of Hair Design did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Headmasters School of Hair Design is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Lewiston.

Full Cosmetology at Headmasters School of Hair Design Report

#10

Idaho State University

Pocatello, ID

Idaho State University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. ISU is a large public school located in the city of Pocatello.

Full Cosmetology at Idaho State University Report

Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

Explore all the Most Popular 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 18 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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