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Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Idaho

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. CWI is a medium-sized public school situated in Nampa, Idaho. It awarded 1,327 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from CWI accumulate an average of $8,404 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at CWI. During the 2020-2021 year, about 47% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full College of Western Idaho Report

187 Total Awards
$9,830 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Carrington College, Boise is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Carrington College, Boise is located in Boise, Idaho and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 187 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

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.

Carrington College, Boise 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 33% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#3

Idaho State University

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

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Idaho State University is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. ISU is a fairly large public school situated in Pocatello, Idaho. It awarded 209 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at ISU is $7,958. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $25,936. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,432 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 37% were women.

ISU 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 2020-2021 about 54% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Idaho State University Report

101 Total Awards
$10,102 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 25 schools in Idaho that were part of this year’s ranking, Paul Mitchell the School Boise landed the # 4 spot on the list. Paul Mitchell the School Boise is a very small private for-profit school located in Boise, Idaho that handed out 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.

Full Paul Mitchell the School Boise Report

110 Total Awards
$11,189 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 25 schools in Idaho that were part of this year’s ranking, Paul Mitchell the School Rexburg landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in Rexburg, Idaho, the very small private for-profit school handed out 110 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,189 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.

Full Paul Mitchell the School Rexburg Report

80 Total Awards
$10,102 Avg Student Debt

Paul Mitchell the School Nampa 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 #6 on the 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.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,102 in student loans. 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 landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. NIC is located in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 568 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Full-time students from Idaho pay an average of $4,960 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NIC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,736. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,478 in student loans. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at NIC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 72% took at least some of their classes online.

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#8

College of Southern Idaho

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

With a ranking of #8, College of Southern Idaho did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Twin Falls, Idaho is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 134 students in 2021-2022.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from College of Southern Idaho accumulate an average of $9,306 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.

One thing to take note of is that College of Southern Idaho does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 39% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full College of Southern Idaho Report

83 Total Awards
$8,698 Avg Student Debt

Oliver Finley Academy of Cosmetology came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Idaho ranking. Oliver Finley Academy of Cosmetology is a very small private for-profit school situated in Boise, Idaho. It awarded 83 undergraduate certificates 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 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 #10 on the list. Located in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the small public school handed out 103 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Students from Idaho who attend CEI full time pay an average of $4,390 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,750. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,024 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 48% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at CEI. During the 2020-2021 year, about 75% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#11

Boise Barber College

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

Boise Barber College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Boise, Idaho, the very small private for-profit school handed out 46 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,480 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 28% were women.

Full Boise Barber College Report

#12

Aveda Institute - Twin Falls

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

With a ranking of #12, Aveda Institute - Twin Falls 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 Twin Falls, Idaho, and it awarded 40 undergraduate certificates 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

Evans Hairstyling College-Rexburg ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Idaho list. Located in Rexburg, Idaho, the very small private for-profit school handed out 46 undergraduate certificate awards 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.

Full Evans Hairstyling College-Rexburg Report

13 Total Awards

Headmasters School of Hair Design landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Lewiston, Idaho, the very small private for-profit school handed out 13 undergraduate certificate awards 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

Aveda Institute - Boise landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Aveda Institute - Boise is a very small private for-profit school situated in Boise, Idaho. It awarded 32 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,432 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.

Full Aveda Institute - Boise Report

#17

Lewis - Clark State College

Lewiston, Idaho
18 Total Awards

Lewis - Clark State College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Idaho ranking. Lewis - Clark State College is a small public school situated in Lewiston, Idaho. It awarded 18 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Around 22% of those degree recipients 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 landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. 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. Located in Nampa, Idaho, the very small private for-profit school handed out 20 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

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 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 #20 on the list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Burley, Idaho, and 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 ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Idaho list.

Full Mr Leon’s School of Hair Design-Moscow Report

8 Total Awards

Elevate Salon Institute - Chubbuck ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Idaho list. Located in Chubbuck, Idaho, the very small private for-profit school awarded 8 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

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 ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Idaho list. Paul Mitchell the School Twin Falls is located in TWIN FALLS, Idaho and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 35 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

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

With a ranking of #24, Academy di Firenze did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Academy di Firenze is a very small private for-profit school located in Jerome, Idaho that handed out 7 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.

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#25

Boise State University

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

Boise State University 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 #25 on the list.

Full-time students from Idaho pay an average of $8,364 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Boise State. If you are from out of state, expect to 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.

One thing to take note of is that Boise State does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 63% took at least some of their classes online.

Read full report on Boise State University

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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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