College of Western Idaho
The College of Western Idaho (CWI) offers hands-on career training in skilled trades, healthcare, and technology through its Workforce Development and Career Technical Education programs. CWI emphasizes practical experience, including apprenticeship opportunities in fields like electrical, HVAC, and plumbing, allowing students to earn wages while they learn. The Work-Based Learning Center connects students with internships, job shadowing, and employment opportunities with local employers. Many programs offer flexible scheduling, including online and hybrid formats, to accommodate working adults.
Programs Analyzed
Avg Grad Earnings
Avg TradeSchoolOutlook Score
Tuition (In-State)
All Programs at College of Western Idaho
12 trade programs at College of Western Idaho, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score (combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size). Use the “compare” links to see how this school’s programs stack up against others nationally.
| Program | Score | Earnings | Debt |
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Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare nationwide → Compare in ID → |
88 | $74,246/yr | $13,000 |
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Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare nationwide → |
84 | $43,684/yr | $3,500 |
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IT Management
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Compare nationwide → |
80 | $39,962/yr | $11,058 |
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Business
Business/Commerce, General Compare nationwide → |
75 | $31,455/yr | $9,000 |
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Heavy Equipment Technology
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies Compare nationwide → |
72 | $48,524/yr | — |
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Vehicle Repair Technology
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies Compare nationwide → Compare in ID → |
72 | $36,676/yr | $7,898 |
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Allied Health Professions
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Compare nationwide → Compare in ID → |
70 | $53,281/yr | $7,625 |
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Welding & Metalworking
Precision Metal Working Compare nationwide → |
68 | $39,310/yr | $7,000 |
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Drafting & Design Technology
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Compare nationwide → |
65 | $48,988/yr | $7,375 |
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Software Development
Computer Software and Media Applications Compare nationwide → |
63 | $33,165/yr | $7,550 |
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Medical Assisting
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Compare nationwide → Compare in ID → |
63 | $32,413/yr | $9,312 |
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Liberal Arts & Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare nationwide → Compare in ID → |
56 | $31,439/yr | $9,224 |
Reading the table: Score combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size on a 0–100 scale. Earnings = median first-year salary from College Scorecard. Debt = median federal debt at graduation (blank where Scorecard suppresses small samples). 10yr ROI = projected 10-year earnings ÷ in-state tuition. AI Risk reflects task-level AI exposure across mapped occupations. Job Market = annual openings nationwide for connected occupations.
More Trade Schools in Idaho
Top-scored trade schools elsewhere in Idaho, ranked by average TradeSchoolOutlook Score across their programs.
Apprenticeship Pathways in Idaho
Earn-while-you-learn alternatives in Idaho. Registered apprenticeships skip tuition and pay you during training, though training periods are typically longer.
Trade Schools Near Nampa
Other cities in Idaho with multiple trade schools, sorted by distance from Nampa.
About This Data
TradeSchoolOutlook analyzes 12 trade and vocational programs at College of Western Idaho using earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024–2034).
The TradeSchoolOutlook Score (0–100) combines graduate earnings, return on investment, AI resilience, and job market size. AI Risk reflects task-level exposure for the occupations each program feeds into. Job Market shows the size of the national hiring pool. Programs without published debt figures had small reporting samples that the College Scorecard suppresses for privacy.