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2026 Best Trade Schools in Idaho
Looking for the best Trade degree programs in Idaho? We have ranked 34 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Trade College reviewed 30 schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Trade Degree Schools in Idaho
Here are the top-ranked schools:
No school ranked higher than Brigham Young University Idaho this year in Idaho. Set in Rexburg, ID, Brigham Young University Idaho is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. Students from in state pay about $4,800 in tuition and fees. The median Trade program debt is $13,287. Read the full report on Brigham Young University Idaho
You'll be in good company at Boise State University, which ranked #2 this year. Boise State University is a public school based in Boise, ID. Boise State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 59%. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,048, while out-of-state students pay about $27,788. Graduates carry a median of $24,311 in student loans. Get the full Boise State University report
A rank of #3 makes Eastern Idaho Technical College one of the top choices in Idaho. Set in Idaho Falls, ID, Eastern Idaho Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,390, with out-of-state students paying around $6,750. Eastern Idaho Technical College Trade students take on a median of $17,066 in debt. More on Eastern Idaho Technical College
You'll be in good company at Lewis Clark State College, which ranked #4 this year. Lewis Clark State College is a public school based in Lewiston, ID. Lewis Clark State College posts a six-year graduation rate of 32%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,610, compared with $22,028 for out-of-state students. Lewis Clark State College Trade students take on a median of $23,781 in debt. Read the full report on Lewis Clark State College
A rank of #5 makes Idaho State University one of the top choices in Idaho. Located in Pocatello, ID, Idaho State University is a public institution. Roughly 35% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,610, compared with $27,720 for out-of-state students. Typical Trade student debt is $24,640. See the full Idaho State University profile
North Idaho College placed #6 among Trade schools in Idaho. North Idaho College is a public school based in Coeur d'Alene, ID. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,396, compared with $8,736 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,688 to complete their Trade program here. See the full North Idaho College profile
College Of Southern Idaho placed #7 among Trade schools in Idaho. Set in Twin Falls, ID, College Of Southern Idaho is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,360, compared with $6,840 for out-of-state students. College Of Southern Idaho Trade students take on a median of $11,175 in debt. Get the full College Of Southern Idaho report
College Of Western Idaho did well this year, earning the #8 position. This public school is set in Nampa, ID. Students from in state pay about $3,446 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,454. The median Trade program debt is $12,497. See the full College Of Western Idaho profile
Paul Mitchell The School Nampa placed #9 among Trade schools in Idaho. Read the full report on Paul Mitchell The School Nampa
Eagle Gate College Boise Campus placed #10 among Trade schools in Idaho. Read more about Eagle Gate College Boise Campus
Premiere Aesthetics Institute Meridian did well this year, earning the #11 position. More on Premiere Aesthetics Institute Meridian
Aveda Institute Twin Falls did well this year, earning the #12 position. Read the full report on Aveda Institute Twin Falls
Oliver Finley Academy Of Cosmetology did well this year, earning the #13 position. Get the full Oliver Finley Academy Of Cosmetology report
Austin Kade Academy placed #14 among Trade schools in Idaho. Get the full Austin Kade Academy report
Boise Bible College landed the #15 spot in Idaho this year. Read more about Boise Bible College
Headmasters School Of Hair Design placed #16 among Trade schools in Idaho. More on Headmasters School Of Hair Design
Idaho College Of Osteopathic Medicine placed #17 among Trade schools in Idaho. See the full Idaho College Of Osteopathic Medicine profile
New Saint Andrews College did well this year, earning the #18 position. See the full New Saint Andrews College profile
Northwest Nazarene University landed the #19 spot in Idaho this year. More on Northwest Nazarene University
Boise Barber College did well this year, earning the #20 position. Read more about Boise Barber College
Provo College Idaho Falls Campus landed the #21 spot in Idaho this year. Read more about Provo College Idaho Falls Campus
Paul Mitchell The School Rexburg landed the #22 spot in Idaho this year. Read more about Paul Mitchell The School Rexburg
Evans Hairstyling College Rexburg placed #23 among Trade schools in Idaho. More on Evans Hairstyling College Rexburg
Cosmetology School Of Arts And Science Llc came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Read more about Cosmetology School Of Arts And Science Llc
Carrington College Boise came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Read more about Carrington College Boise
Rest of the Top 15% Best Trade Degree Schools in Idaho
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
College Of Massage Therapy ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Trade schools. Read more about College Of Massage Therapy
The Salon Professional Academy Nampa placed #27 among Trade schools in Idaho. Read the full report on The Salon Professional Academy Nampa
D And L Academy Of Hair Design did well this year, earning the #28 position. See the full D And L Academy Of Hair Design profile
Rexburg College Of Massage Therapy did well this year, earning the #29 position. More on Rexburg College Of Massage Therapy
Elevate Salon Institute Chubbuck did well this year, earning the #30 position. See the full Elevate Salon Institute Chubbuck profile
The College Of Idaho came in at #31 in this year's ranking. See the full The College Of Idaho profile
Paul Mitchell The School Boise placed #32 among Trade schools in Idaho. Get the full Paul Mitchell The School Boise report
Aveda Institute Boise placed #33 among Trade schools in Idaho. See the full Aveda Institute Boise profile
University Of Idaho placed #34 among Trade schools in Idaho. See the full University Of Idaho profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Trade College (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 30 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 34 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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