Trade Schools in Nampa, ID

Nampa, ID has 3 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 2 private. Together they graduated 482 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $4,800 to $19,348, with a median of $13,360 across the 4 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $40,821 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at College of Western Idaho, The Salon Professional Academy-Nampa and Paul Mitchell the School-Nampa.

3
Schools
482
Graduates last year
$13,360
Median program tuition
$40,821
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 3 schools in Nampa, ID

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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

Also within 30 miles of Nampa

Aveda Institute-Boise

Boise, ID

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$16,934
Completion rate
88%
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

Boise Barber College

Boise, ID

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

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

Common questions

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

The median published tuition is $13,360 (range $4,800 to $19,348, 4 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at The Salon Professional Academy-Nampa ($4,800) and Paul Mitchell the School-Nampa ($19,348). 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 9 months to finish (4 to 17 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 19 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $40,821 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public trade school programs in Nampa, ID?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including College of Western Idaho.

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.