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Cosmetology and barber schools in Idaho
14 schools in Idaho offer cosmetology and barbering programs (1 of them public), with 14 certificate and 0 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $21,086 a year after finishing, compared with $23,112 nationally.
All cosmetology and barbering programs in Idaho
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aveda Institute-BoiseBoise, ID | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 89 | $25,034 | $25,112 | $6,333 | $22,752 |
| Boise Barber CollegeBoise, ID | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 67 | $23,666 | $29,481 | $7,500 | $11,100 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-BoiseBoise, ID | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 121 | $22,493 | $24,703 | $9,500 | $21,492 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-NampaNampa, ID | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 72 | $22,493 | $24,703 | $9,500 | $20,500 |
| Oliver Finley Academy of CosmetologyBoise, ID | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 253 | $22,468 | $30,264 | $6,333 | $21,100 |
| The Salon Professional Academy-NampaNampa, ID | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 95 | $21,597 | $23,179 | $7,000 | $18,920 |
| Aveda Institute-Twin FallsTwin Falls, ID | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 88 | $20,574 | $27,693 | $6,333 | $21,862 |
| Idaho State UniversityPocatello, ID | Public university | Certificate | 48 | $20,211 | $21,674 | $9,133 | $8,914 |
| Headmasters School of Hair DesignLewiston, ID | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 32 | $19,126 | $30,062 | $7,000 | $13,110 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-RexburgRexburg, ID | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 196 | $18,975 | $25,381 | $6,333 | $18,336 |
| Evans Hairstyling College-RexburgRexburg, ID | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 41 | $16,333 | $21,722 | $7,838 | $13,800 |
| Nathan Layne Institute of CosmetologyChubbuck, ID | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 62 | $12,114 | n/a | $9,500 | $21,372 |
| Austin Kade AcademyIdaho Falls, ID | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 103 | n/a | n/a | $6,333 | $15,750 |
| Premiere Aesthetics Institute-MeridianMeridian, ID | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 52 | n/a | n/a | $5,334 | $13,200 |
Cities with the most programs: Boise (4), Nampa (2), Rexburg (2), Twin Falls (1), Pocatello (1), Lewiston (1), Chubbuck (1), Idaho Falls (1), Meridian (1).
What counts: cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, nail technology and makeup.
Frequently asked questions
How many cosmetology and barber schools are in Idaho?
14 schools in Idaho awarded cosmetology and barbering certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 14 certificate and 0 associate programs.
Which cosmetology and barbering program in Idaho has the highest earnings?
Aveda Institute-Boise in Boise, where certificate graduates earned a median of $25,034 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest cosmetology and barbering school in Idaho?
By yearly tuition and fees, Idaho State University in Pocatello charges $8,914 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do cosmetology and barbering graduates make in Idaho?
The typical certificate program in Idaho reported median earnings of $21,086 one year after graduation and $25,112 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
More in Idaho: all trade schools · colleges
Other trades: Welding · HVAC · Construction trades · Auto and diesel mechanic · Heavy equipment mechanic · Medical assistant · LPN and CNA · Dental assisting and hygiene · EMT, surgical tech and imaging · Medical billing and coding · Paralegal
Cosmetology and barber schools nationwide
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.