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Trade schools in Idaho
College Scorecard lists 7 schools in Idaho that graduated students in electrical, HVAC, plumbing or construction programs in the latest year: 4 electrical, 4 HVAC, 4 plumbing, 3 construction trades, 3 construction management.1
| School | City | Programs | Credential | Type | Completers | Tuition | Cost a year | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University-Idaho | Rexburg | Construction trades, Construction management | Associate, Bachelor's, Certificate | Nonprofit | 108 | $4,944 | $16,626 | Apply |
| Boise State University | Boise | Construction management | Bachelor's | Public | 64 | $9,364 | $28,049 | Apply |
| College of Southern Idaho | Twin Falls | Construction trades, HVAC, Construction management | Associate, Certificate | Public | 18 | $3,528 | $19,290 | Apply |
| North Idaho College | Coeur d'Alene | Electrical, Construction trades, Plumbing, HVAC | Associate, Certificate | Public | 8 | $3,528 | $13,884 | Apply |
| Lewis-Clark State College | Lewiston | Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC | Associate, Certificate | Public | 3 | $7,876 | $22,863 | Apply |
| College of Eastern Idaho | Idaho Falls | Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC | Associate | Public | 0 | $3,630 | $12,070 | Apply |
| Idaho State University | Pocatello | Electrical, Plumbing | Associate | Public | 0 | $8,914 | $21,499 | Apply |
Construction trades (CIP 46.04) covers carpentry, masonry, roofing and other building trades together. Tuition: in-state tuition for a year, or program tuition at schools that bill by program. Cost a year: average cost of attendance at the school.
Which trade schools in Idaho graduate the most students?
Brigham Young University-Idaho in Rexburg had the most completers in these programs in the latest year, 108, then Boise State University with 64.1
How much does trade school cost in Idaho?
Public schools on the list charge a median $5,753 a year in in-state tuition.1
Certificate or associate degree?
4 of the 7 schools offer a certificate in these trades and 6 offer an associate degree.1 A certificate is the shorter credential; an associate degree adds general education courses.
What is the highest-paying trade in Idaho?
Of the five trades on this site, general contractors have the highest median pay in Idaho, $36.32 an hour.2
| Trade | Median hourly | Schools | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $36.32 | 4 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Electricians | $30.29 | 4 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Roofers | $27.78 | 3 | Salary · Apprenticeships |
| HVAC Technicians | $27.04 | 4 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Plumbers | $25.18 | 4 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
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Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (field of study and institution data) (collegescorecard.ed.gov)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Idaho, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)