Idaho State University
Public in Pocatello, ID. 19 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering Drafting/CAD, auto technician, welding, medical billing & coding and more.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate | 16 | $72,561 | – | – |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 26 | $62,182 | $18,764 | $213 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 55 | $60,852 | $11,014 | $125 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 26 | $59,367 | $6,500 | $74 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 26 | $49,820 | $11,000 | $125 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 24 | $44,789 | $15,000 | $170 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 43 | $43,214 | $21,000 | $239 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 12 | $34,280 | – | – |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 31 | $20,211 | $9,166 | $104 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Fire Protection | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
How it compares
- Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (certificate): graduates earned $20,211 one year out, 12% below the national median for cosmetology certificate programs ($23,061).
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology (certificate): graduates earned $49,820 one year out, 18% above the national median for auto technician certificate programs ($42,072).
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology (associate degree): graduates earned $60,852 one year out, 26% above the national median for auto technician associate degree programs ($48,236).
- Precision Metal Working (certificate): graduates earned $59,367 one year out, 39% above the national median for welding certificate programs ($42,713).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- Nathan Layne Institute of Cosmetology (Chubbuck, ID), about 4 miles away
- Integrated Massage Therapy Services (Blackfoot, ID), about 24 miles away
- Provo College-Idaho Falls Campus (Idaho Falls, ID), about 48 miles away
- Austin Kade Academy (Idaho Falls, ID), about 48 miles away
- College of Eastern Idaho (Idaho Falls, ID), about 49 miles away
Before you apply
- Drafting & CAD Technology: Which CAD or BIM software is taught and is a license provided?
- Auto Mechanic & Technician: Is the program manufacturer-sponsored or ASE-accredited?
- Welding & Metalworking: How many hours are spent in the weld booth versus the classroom?
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. School facts come from the Scorecard Institution file. See our methodology.