LPN Programs in the United States

Licensed practical and vocational nurse programs that prepare for the NCLEX-PN.

The United States has 1,039 schools with LPN programs in this directory: 807 public and 232 private. Together they graduated 50,801 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $1,350 to $42,240, with a median of $16,055 across the 300 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $49,110 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Des Moines Area Community College, Ivy Tech Community College and Hondros College of Nursing.

LPN Programs by state

• Alabama20
• Arizona18
• Arkansas25
• California95
• Colorado14
• Connecticut4
• Florida68
• Georgia22
• Hawaii3
• Idaho8
• Illinois36
• Indiana3
• Iowa15
• Kansas19
• Kentucky24
• Louisiana19
• Maryland13
• Massachusetts20
• Michigan29
• Minnesota21
• Mississippi16
• Missouri29
• Montana5
• Nebraska8
• New Jersey19
• New Mexico10
• New York48
• North Carolina41
• North Dakota8
• Ohio58
• Oklahoma32
• Oregon10
• Pennsylvania42
• Puerto Rico16
• Rhode Island3
• South Carolina16
• South Dakota5
• Tennessee23
• Texas67
• Utah11
• Virginia30
• Washington18
• West Virginia22
• Wisconsin11
• Wyoming4

Largest LPN programs

Other states

States with fewer than 3 listings in this category are shown here instead of on their own page.

Alaska

Delaware

Maine

Nevada

New Hampshire

Vermont

Common questions

How much does LPN training cost in the United States?

The median published tuition is $16,055 (range $1,350 to $42,240, 300 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at James Rumsey Technical Institute ($1,350), Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College ($2,340) and Davis Technical College ($2,600). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does LPN school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 12 months to finish (3 to 24 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do LPN graduates earn?

Across 642 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $49,110 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public LPN programs in the United States?

Yes. 807 public schools offer it, including Central Alabama Community College, Chattahoochee Valley Community College, Enterprise State Community College, Coastal Alabama Community College and Gadsden State Community College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). How this directory is built.