LPN Programs in Louisiana

Louisiana has 19 schools with LPN programs in this directory: 12 public and 7 private. Together they graduated 1,099 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $23,015 to $30,973, with a median of $29,800 across the 6 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $49,257 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Central Louisiana Technical Community College, South Louisiana Community College and Northshore Technical Community College.

19
Schools with this program
1,099
Graduates last year
$29,800
Median program tuition
$49,257
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 19 LPN programs in Louisiana

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South Louisiana Community College

Lafayette, LA

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,210
Graduates last year
143
Median earnings, 1 yr
$41,919
Type
Public

SOWELA Technical Community College

Lake Charles, LA

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,305
Graduates last year
96
Median earnings, 1 yr
$48,435
Type
Public

Delta College of Arts & Technology

Baton Rouge, LA

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$29,800
Length
15 months
Graduates last year
85
Median earnings, 1 yr
$52,038
Type
Private for-profit

Delgado Community College

New Orleans, LA

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,422
Graduates last year
49
Median earnings, 1 yr
$50,813
Type
Public

Nunez Community College

Chalmette, LA

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,255
Graduates last year
37
Median earnings, 1 yr
$58,964
Type
Public

Baton Rouge Community College

Baton Rouge, LA

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,419
Graduates last year
32
Median earnings, 1 yr
$57,329
Type
Public

Delta College Inc

Covington, LA

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$29,800
Length
15 months
Graduates last year
25
Median earnings, 1 yr
$50,755
Type
Private for-profit

Delta College-Slidell Campus

Slidell, LA

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$29,800
Length
16 months
Graduates last year
22
Median earnings, 1 yr
$50,755
Type
Private for-profit

Healthcare Training Institute

Kenner, LA

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$30,973
Length
15 months
Graduates last year
12
Median earnings, 1 yr
$56,578
Type
Private for-profit

Compass Career College

Hammond, LA

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$23,015
Length
18 months
Graduates last year
11
Median earnings, 1 yr
$50,079
Type
Private for-profit

Petra College

Hammond, LA

Award
Certificate
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does LPN training cost in Louisiana?

The median published tuition is $29,800 (range $23,015 to $30,973, 6 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Compass Career College ($23,015), Delta College of Arts & Technology ($29,800) and Delta College of Arts & Technology-Lafayette Campus ($29,800). 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 15 months to finish (15 to 18 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do LPN graduates earn?

Across 20 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $49,257 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 Louisiana?

Yes. 12 public schools offer it, including Central Louisiana Technical Community College, South Louisiana Community College, Northshore Technical Community College, SOWELA Technical Community College and Louisiana Delta Community College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.