Cosmetology Schools in Boise, ID

Boise, ID has 3 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 0 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 145 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $20,340 to $21,100, with a median of $20,572 across the 3 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $22,493 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-Boise and Aveda Institute-Boise.

3
Schools with this program
145
Graduates last year
$20,572
Median program tuition
$22,493
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 3 cosmetology schools in Boise, ID

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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-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

Also within 30 miles of Boise

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

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in Boise, ID?

The median published tuition is $20,572 (range $20,340 to $21,100, 3 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Paul Mitchell the School-Boise ($20,340), Aveda Institute-Boise ($20,572) and Oliver Finley Academy of Cosmetology ($21,100). 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 12 months to finish (12 to 14 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do cosmetology graduates earn?

Across 3 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $22,493 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

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.