Here are the best schools in Chubbuck. Use this guide to compare accredited programs, understand Idaho licensing, and see which trades are in demand. Most options are in nearby Pocatello, Idaho Falls, and Rexburg with short commutes. Electrician, HVAC, welding, and plumbing skills remain steady needs in construction, manufacturing, and utilities1.
All schools below are institutionally accredited and listed in the U.S. Department of Education’s College Navigator database2. Northwest Lineman College carries accreditation from the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)3.
Compare Trade Schools Near Chubbuck, Idaho
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How we rank schools – graduation rate, graduate earnings, cost and retention.
Advertising plays no part.
This page lists 4 schools, closest group first, then ordered by
BOC Score with the highest at the top.
4 of them carry a score.
LOCAL RANK
Location / proximity to this page
Defines the local group
Graduation rate how often students finish
30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry whether it paid off
25%
Average net price what students actually pay after aid; lower ranks higher
20%
Retention rate how many come back for year two
15%
Fully online availability whether you can study while working
10%
Scores come from IPEDS (2024) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Earnings are for all graduates of a school, not one program, so treat them as a signal
about the institution rather than about this subject.
Sponsored listings are paid placements and are labelled as such; they are separate from
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BOC Score, tuition, graduation rate, and median graduate earnings from
federal IPEDS and U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard data. Earnings
are reported across all programs at the school (all majors), not a single
trade. Distance is measured from the main population center in Idaho.
Schools closest to the main population center in Idaho are gathered first, then ranked by BOC Score; distance from the main population center in Idaho is shown for reference.
The BOC Score is an independent measure of school outcomes (graduation,
earnings, net price, retention) expressed as a 0–100 percentile within
each school's peer group; higher is better and advertising never affects it.
*Online availability refers to coursework; hands-on trade training is
completed in person. Read the full methodology.
Median Annual Wage by Trade - Pocatello, ID's most-employed tradesTrades ranked by local employment (BLS QCEW); wages are median annual pay (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; metro area where reported, otherwise statewide).
Median annual wage by trade in Pocatello, ID
Trade
Median annual wage
Culinary workers
$52,000
HVAC technicians
$50,940
Plumbers
$50,020
Dental assistants
$44,620
Medical assistants
$37,610
Median Graduate Earnings by School - Best Trade Schools in Chubbuck, Idaho (2026 Guide)Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard - median earnings of all graduates at each school (not a single program).
Median graduate earnings by school for schools serving Best Trade Schools in Chubbuck, Idaho (2026 Guide)
School
Median graduate earnings
College of Eastern Idaho
$55,123
College of Southern Idaho
$46,129
Paul Mitchell the School-Rexburg
$25,338
Cost, Earnings, and Program Length in Chubbuck
Among the Pocatello, ID area’s most-employed trades (BLS QCEW 2024), median annual pay ranges from $37,610 to $52,000 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2025); the chart above compares the five with the largest local workforces. Typical culinary worker training runs 1-2 years (culinary school or apprenticeship) (TradeCareerPath program data).
New construction, facility upgrades, and power distribution keep electricians busy across Idaho1. Hands-on training in conduit bending, motors, VFDs, and code is valued by employers. Many roles require apprenticeship and a journeyman license for advancement.
HVAC Technician
HVAC pros handle comfort, efficiency, and refrigeration safety for homes and commercial buildings. Preventive maintenance and retrofits drive steady work in Eastern Idaho’s seasonal climate1. EPA Section 608 is required for refrigerants4.
Welder
Welding supports fabrication, repair, and construction. Local manufacturers and contractors need MIG, TIG, and flux-core skills. Certifications by AWS or performance qualifications through NCCER are common employer requirements5.
Plumber
Water, gas, and hydronic systems require trained plumbers for install and service. Apprentices who advance to journeyman and master see the best prospects and pay progression1.
Job growth uses state projections when available and national projections (BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034) when state data is unavailable. Median pay for each trade is shown in the comparison table above.
Below are typical steps. Always confirm current rules with Idaho’s Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL)6.
Electrician (Apprentice → Journeyman Master)
Register as an electrical apprentice with Idaho DOPL.
Complete a multi-year apprenticeship (on‑the‑job training plus classroom). Keep verified hours.
Pass the Idaho journeyman exam; apply for licensure with DOPL’s Electrical Program.
Master electrician typically requires journeyman experience plus a master exam.
Electrical contractors need additional business licensing, insurance, and bonding as required6.
HVAC (Apprentice → Journeyman Contractor)
Register as an HVAC apprentice with Idaho DOPL’s HVAC Program.
Complete approved apprenticeship and classroom instruction; log hours.
Pass the Idaho HVAC journeyman exam and obtain the journeyman license.
Consider specialty categories if applicable (e.g., gas piping or limited HVAC).
Contractors obtain the HVAC contractor license to run a business.
EPA Section 608 certification is required for handling refrigerants4.
Plumbing (Apprentice → Journeyman Master)
Register as a plumbing apprentice with DOPL.
Finish a multi‑year apprenticeship with related instruction.
Pass the Idaho journeyman plumber exam; apply for licensure.
Master plumber status requires journeyman experience and an additional exam.
Contractors must meet DOPL and business requirements6.
Welding
Idaho does not issue a state welder license.
Employers or projects may require performance qualifications (e.g., AWS codes) or NCCER credentials. Schools and employers provide weld tests to specific codes5.
Online & Flexible Options
Blended learning: Many programs deliver safety, code, and theory online with hands‑on labs on campus. Ask about evening or weekend cohorts to fit work schedules.
Apprenticeships: Earn while you learn with employer sponsors. Classroom hours often align with local colleges listed above.
Exam prep: Online prep for electrical and plumbing journeyman exams can speed licensure timelines. Verify your prep matches Idaho code editions6.
HVAC refrigerant handling: Section 608 certification exams are offered by approved providers; some deliver proctored online testing options4.
If you need purely online programs, focus on trades with theory-heavy coursework or stackable certificates (e.g., safety, building science, basic electrical theory). For lab‑intensive trades, expect required in‑person labs or clinicals.
Have questions about a program near Chubbuck? Make a short list, schedule campus tours, and verify each program meets Idaho licensing rules before you enroll6.
Outcome figures such as graduation, completion, and job placement rates are reported by schools and by federal data sources, reflect prior student cohorts, and are not a prediction or promise of future results. Individual outcomes may vary.
About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.
References
Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (Electricians, HVAC Technicians, Plumbers, Welders). https://www.bls.gov/ooh/↩︎↩︎↩︎↩︎
