Trade Schools in Boise, ID

Boise, ID has 6 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 0 public and 6 private. Together they graduated 719 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $7,504 to $21,100, with a median of $11,593 across the 15 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $24,726 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, Carrington College-Boise and Paul Mitchell the School-Boise.

6
Schools
719
Graduates last year
$11,593
Median program tuition
$24,726
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 6 schools in Boise, ID

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Carrington College-Boise

Boise, ID

Programs
Dental Assistant, LPN, Massage Therapy and Medical Assistant and 2 more
Average net price
$44,491
Completion rate
69%
Type
Private for-profit

Paul Mitchell the School-Boise

Boise, ID

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$29,038
Completion rate
71%
Type
Private for-profit

Aveda Institute-Boise

Boise, ID

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$16,934
Completion rate
88%
Type
Private for-profit

Boise Barber College

Boise, ID

Programs
Barber
Average net price
$13,381
Completion rate
59%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Boise

College of Western Idaho

Nampa, ID

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Dental Assistant, Diesel Mechanic and LPN and 4 more
Average net price
$11,193
Completion rate
27%
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Boise, ID?

The median published tuition is $11,593 (range $7,504 to $21,100, 15 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Paul Mitchell the School-Boise ($7,504), Aveda Institute-Boise ($7,988) and Oliver Finley Academy of Cosmetology ($8,625). 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 trade school school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 7 months to finish (4 to 14 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 18 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $24,726 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.