Trade schools in Idaho provide students with professional instruction in a wide range of the Gem State’s most-popular industries – including healthcare, science and technology, and agriculture. Most courses can be completed either on-campus or online, and reward students with certifications, diplomas or degrees that can help open the window of opportunity with area employers.
To learn about Idaho’s fastest-growing job sectors, and about the vocational education programs offered around the state, we invite you to review the information featured below.
The Idaho Labor Market – A Look Ahead
The 10 positions profiled in the following list have been recognized by the Idaho Department of Labor as the fastest-growing in the state through 2020. As you will see, most of the growth in the Idaho labor market is expected to occur in the healthcare industry.
Trade Schools in ID
Find Trade Schools in ID
At the start of 2014, the National Center for Education Statistics recognized 29 different, accredited trade schools in Idaho. To find contact information and other data on each program, check out the table below.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Academy di Firenze | 149 West Main Street, Jerome, Idaho 83338-2329 |
| Austin Kade Academy | 1646 South Woodruff Avenue, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83404-5540 |
| Aveda Institute-Boise | 3419 North Cole Road, Boise, Idaho 83704-4406 |
| Boise Barber College | 3027 North Cole Road, Boise, Idaho 83704-5919 |
| Broadview University-Boise | 2750 East Gala Court, Meridian, Idaho 83642-0000 |
| Carrington College-Boise | 1122 North Liberty Street, Boise, Idaho 83704-8742 |
| CollegeAmerica-Stevens Henager College | 901 Pier View Drive Suite 105, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402 |
| Cosmetology School of Arts and Sciences | 529 Overland Avenue, Burley, Idaho 83318 |
| D & L Academy of Hair Design | 113 Main Ave E, Twin Falls, Idaho 83301 |
| Evans Hairstyling College-Rexburg | 67 Winn Dr, Rexburg, Idaho 83440 |
| Hair Academy Paul Mitchell Partner School | 557 Mariah Ave, Rexburg, Idaho 83440 |
| Headmasters School of Hair Design | 602 Main St, Lewiston, Idaho 83501 |
| ITT Technical Institute-Boise | 12302 W. Explorer Dr, Boise, Idaho 83713-1529 |
| Joseph Charles Institute of Cosmetology | 837 Ploe Line Road, Twin Falls, Idaho 83301 |
| Master Educators Beauty School | 1205 Filer Ave E, Twin Falls, Idaho 83301-4118 |
| Milan Institute-Boise | 8590 W. Fairview Avenue, Boise, Idaho 83704-8320 |
| Milan Institute-Nampa | 1021 W. Hemingway, Nampa, Idaho 83651 |
| Mr Leon’s School of Hair Design-Lewiston | 205 10th St, Lewiston, Idaho 83501 |
| Mr Leon’s School of Hair Design-Moscow | 618 S Main St, Moscow, Idaho 83843 |
| Oliver Finley Academy of Cosmetology | 6843 N Strawberry Glen Rd., Boise, Idaho 83714 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Boise | 1270 S Vinnell Way, Boise, Idaho 83709 |
| Razzle Dazzle College of Hair Design inc | 120 Holly Street, Nampa, Idaho 83686-5104 |
| Stevens Henager College | 1444 Entertainment Avenue, Boise, Idaho 83709-6733 |
| The School of Hairstyling | 141 East Chubbuck Road, Chubbuck, Idaho 83202 |
| Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Boise | 5244 W. Overland Road, Boise, Idaho 83705 |
| Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Coeur D Alene | 410 Neider Ave. Suite B, Coeur D Alene, Idaho 83815 |
| University of Phoenix-Idaho Campus | 1422 S. Tech Lane, Meridian, Idaho 83642-5114 |
| Velvet Touch Academy of Cosmetology | 5820 East Franklin Road, Nampa, Idaho 83687-5020 |
Employment & Salary Outlook
Idaho’s 10 Fastest Growing Occupations
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Home Health Aides
Median Salary in ID (2012): $19,500
2010 Employment: 3,640
2020 Employment: 6,060
Pct Change: 67%
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Personal Care Aides
Median Salary in ID (2012): $18,300
2010 Employment: 6,090
2020 Employment: 9,890
Pct Change: 62%
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Medical Secretaries
Median Salary in ID (2012): $26,900
2010 Employment: 1,330
2020 Employment: 1,920
Pct Change: 45%
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Physical Therapists
Median Salary in ID (2012): $72,900
2010 Employment: 1,030
2020 Employment: 1,450
Pct Change: 41%
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Market Research Analysts and Specialists
Median Salary in ID (2012): $45,900
2010 Employment: 1,050
2020 Employment: 1,480
Pct Change: 41%
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EMTs and Paramedics
Median Salary in ID (2012): $28,500
2010 Employment: 850
2020 Employment: 1,120
Pct Change: 32%
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Medical Assistants
Median Salary in ID (2012): $28,700
2010 Employment: 2,360
2020 Employment: 3,090
Pct Change: 31%
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Dental Hygienists
Median Salary in ID (2012): $73,200
2010 Employment: 1,210
2020 Employment: 1,570
Pct Change: 30%
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Medical and Health Services Managers
Median Salary in ID (2012): $71,400
2010 Employment: 1,520
2020 Employment: 1,980
Pct Change: 30%
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Software Developers, Applications
Median Salary in ID (2012): $69,600
2010 Employment: 1,310
2020 Employment: 1,700
Pct Change: 30%
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Vocational Schools in Idaho’s Largest Cities
- Boise
- Nampa
- Meridian
- Idaho Falls
- Pocatello