Idaho State University
Idaho State University offers hands-on training and apprenticeship programs for trades like Electrical, HVAC, and Plumbing, providing four years of in-class instruction combined with industry experience. They also provide entry-level health programs such as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), and Dental Assisting, with instructors who have real-world experience. Many programs, including those in health and trades, are offered in flexible, non-credit formats to help individuals launch new careers or maintain certifications.
Programs Analyzed
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Tuition (In-State)
All Programs at Idaho State University
7 trade programs at Idaho State University, 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 → |
78 | $73,524/yr | $21,000 |
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Welding & Metalworking
Precision Metal Working Compare nationwide → |
72 | $64,581/yr | $9,000 |
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Vehicle Repair Technology
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies Compare nationwide → Compare in ID → |
65 | $39,256/yr | $11,000 |
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Allied Health Professions
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Compare nationwide → Compare in ID → |
63 | $62,226/yr | $17,680 |
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Medical Assisting
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Compare nationwide → Compare in ID → |
58 | $37,157/yr | $17,676 |
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Cosmetology
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Compare nationwide → Compare in ID → |
40 | $18,420/yr | $8,770 |
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Liberal Arts & Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare nationwide → Compare in ID → |
36 | $26,784/yr | $16,250 |
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 Pocatello
Other cities in Idaho with multiple trade schools, sorted by distance from Pocatello.
About This Data
TradeSchoolOutlook analyzes 7 trade and vocational programs at Idaho State University 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.