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2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Idaho

25 Schools Ranked
$6,002 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$12,016 Avg Student Debt

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Idaho to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 25 schools in Idaho to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

College of Western Idaho

Nampa, Idaho
1,327 Total Awards
$4,336 Average Tuition & Fees
$8,404 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named College of Western Idaho the most popular school in Idaho for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. This medium-sized public school is located in Nampa, Idaho, and it awarded 1,327 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,404 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.

Online courses are available at CWI, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 47% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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187 Total Awards
$9,830 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 25 schools in Idaho that were part of this year’s ranking, Carrington College, Boise landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in Boise, Idaho, the very small private for-profit school awarded 187 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Carrington College, Boise accumulate an average of $9,830 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Carrington College, Boise, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 33% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#3

Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho
209 Total Awards
$7,958 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,432 Avg Student Debt

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Idaho State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Idaho. Located in Pocatello, Idaho, the fairly large public school awarded 209 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Idaho pay an average of $7,958 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ISU. Out-of-state students pay an average of $25,936. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,432 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 37% were women.

One thing to take note of is that ISU does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 54% took at least some of their classes online.

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101 Total Awards
$10,102 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Paul Mitchell the School Boise. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Idaho list. Paul Mitchell the School Boise is a private for-profit institution located in Boise, Idaho. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 101 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,102 in student loans. Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.

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110 Total Awards
$11,189 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Paul Mitchell the School Rexburg is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. This very small private for-profit school is located in Rexburg, Idaho, and it awarded 110 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,189 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.

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80 Total Awards
$10,102 Avg Student Debt

Paul Mitchell the School Nampa ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Idaho list. Paul Mitchell the School Nampa is a very small private for-profit school situated in Nampa, Idaho. It awarded 80 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Paul Mitchell the School Nampa accumulate an average of $10,102 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.

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#7

North Idaho College

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
568 Total Awards
$4,960 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,478 Avg Student Debt

North Idaho College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Idaho list. This small public school is located in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and it awarded 568 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Idaho pay an average of $4,960 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NIC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,736. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,478 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.

One thing to take note of is that NIC does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 72% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#8

College of Southern Idaho

Twin Falls, Idaho
134 Total Awards
$9,306 Avg Student Debt

College of Southern Idaho ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Idaho list. College of Southern Idaho is a medium-sized public school situated in Twin Falls, Idaho. It awarded 134 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,306 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at College of Southern Idaho. During the 2020-2021 year, about 39% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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83 Total Awards
$8,698 Avg Student Debt

Oliver Finley Academy of Cosmetology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in Boise, Idaho, the very small private for-profit school awarded 83 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,698 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 99% were women.

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#10

College of Eastern Idaho

Idaho Falls, Idaho
103 Total Awards
$4,390 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,024 Avg Student Debt

College of Eastern Idaho came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Idaho ranking. Located in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the small public school awarded 103 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CEI is $4,390. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,750. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from CEI accumulate an average of $10,024 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 48% were women.

Online courses are available at CEI, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 75% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#11

Boise Barber College

Boise, Idaho
46 Total Awards
$8,480 Avg Student Debt

Boise Barber College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Idaho ranking. Boise Barber College is a very small private for-profit school situated in Boise, Idaho. It awarded 46 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Boise Barber College accumulate an average of $8,480 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 28% were women.

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#12

Aveda Institute - Twin Falls

Twin Falls, Idaho
40 Total Awards
$10,836 Avg Student Debt

Aveda Institute - Twin Falls did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in Twin Falls, Idaho, the very small private for-profit school handed out 40 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,836 in student loans. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.

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46 Total Awards
$8,774 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #13, Evans Hairstyling College-Rexburg did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. This very small private for-profit school is located in Rexburg, Idaho, and it awarded 46 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Evans Hairstyling College-Rexburg accumulate an average of $8,774 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.

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13 Total Awards

Headmasters School of Hair Design ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Idaho list. Headmasters School of Hair Design is a very small private for-profit school located in Lewiston, Idaho that handed out 13 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

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#16

Aveda Institute - Boise

Boise, Idaho
32 Total Awards
$9,432 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #16, Aveda Institute - Boise did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Aveda Institute - Boise is located in Boise, Idaho and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 32 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,432 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.

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#17

Lewis - Clark State College

Lewiston, Idaho
18 Total Awards

Lewis - Clark State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #17 on the list. Lewis - Clark State College is a small public school located in Lewiston, Idaho that handed out 18 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 22% were women.

Lewis - Clark State College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 51% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#17

Austin Kade Academy

Idaho Falls, Idaho
56 Total Awards

Austin Kade Academy ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Idaho list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and it awarded 56 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.

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20 Total Awards
$11,316 Avg Student Debt

The Salon Professional Academy ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Idaho list. TSPA - Nampa is located in Nampa, Idaho and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 20 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from TSPA - Nampa accumulate an average of $11,316 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

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24 Total Awards

Cosmetology School of Arts and Science LLC landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. CSAS is a very small private for-profit school situated in Burley, Idaho. It awarded 24 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.

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Mr Leon’s School of Hair Design-Moscow landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs.

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8 Total Awards

Elevate Salon Institute - Chubbuck did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #22 on the list. Elevate Salon Institute - Chubbuck is located in Chubbuck, Idaho and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 8 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

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35 Total Awards
$11,161 Avg Student Debt

Paul Mitchell the School Twin Falls did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #23 on the list. TWIN FALLS, Idaho is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 35 students in 2021-2022.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Paul Mitchell the School Twin Falls accumulate an average of $11,161 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.

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#24

Academy di Firenze

Jerome, Idaho
7 Total Awards

Academy di Firenze ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Idaho list. Located in Jerome, Idaho, the very small private for-profit school handed out 7 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.

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#25

Boise State University

Boise, Idaho
$8,364 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,054 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #25, Boise State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Boise State is $8,364. Out-of-state students pay an average of $25,701. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Boise State accumulate an average of $23,054 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Boise State. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 63% took at least some of their classes online.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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