Cosmetology Schools in Idaho

Idaho has 14 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 1 public and 13 private. Together they graduated 489 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $12,300 to $21,100, with a median of $18,920 across the 13 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $20,393 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Oliver Finley Academy of Cosmetology, Paul Mitchell the School-Rexburg and Paul Mitchell the School-Nampa.

14
Schools with this program
489
Graduates last year
$18,920
Median program tuition
$20,393
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Cosmetology Schools by city in Idaho

All 14 cosmetology schools in Idaho

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Paul Mitchell the School-Rexburg

Rexburg, ID

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Certificate
Program tuition
$15,600
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
69
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,975
Type
Private for-profit

Paul Mitchell the School-Nampa

Nampa, ID

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,348
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
48
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,493
Type
Private for-profit

Evans Hairstyling College-Rexburg

Rexburg, ID

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Program tuition
$12,300
Length
14 months
Graduates last year
41
Median earnings, 1 yr
$16,333
Type
Private for-profit

Idaho State University

Pocatello, ID

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Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$8,914
Graduates last year
34
Median earnings, 1 yr
$20,211
Type
Public

Paul Mitchell the School-Boise

Boise, ID

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Program tuition
$20,340
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
30
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,493
Type
Private for-profit

Aveda Institute-Twin Falls

Twin Falls, ID

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,385
Length
16 months
Graduates last year
28
Median earnings, 1 yr
$20,574
Type
Private for-profit

Paul Mitchell the School-Twin Falls

Twin Falls, ID

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Certificate
Program tuition
$18,836
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
27
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,672
Type
Private for-profit

Austin Kade Academy

Idaho Falls, ID

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Certificate
Program tuition
$15,750
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
21
Type
Private for-profit

Aveda Institute-Boise

Boise, ID

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Certificate
Program tuition
$20,572
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
20
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,034
Type
Private for-profit

Headmasters School of Hair Design

Lewiston, ID

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Certificate
Program tuition
$13,110
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
18
Median earnings, 1 yr
$19,126
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in Idaho?

The median published tuition is $18,920 (range $12,300 to $21,100, 13 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Evans Hairstyling College-Rexburg ($12,300), Headmasters School of Hair Design ($13,110) and Paul Mitchell the School-Rexburg ($15,600). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does cosmetology school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 13 months to finish (11 to 17 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do cosmetology graduates earn?

Across 12 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $20,393 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public cosmetology programs in Idaho?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Idaho State University.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.