New York has 48 schools with LPN programs in this directory: 37 public and 11 private. Together they graduated 2,358 students from these programs in the latest federal count.
Published program tuition runs from $12,000 to $32,500, with a median of $15,645 across the 26 programs that report a program price.
Graduates earned a median of $52,421 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.
The largest programs by graduates are at Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing, Eastern Suffolk BOCES and Erie 1 BOCES.
The median published tuition is $15,645 (range $12,000 to $32,500, 26 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Erie 2 Chautauqua Cattaraugus BOCES-Practical Nursing Program ($12,000), Delaware Chenango Madison Otsego BOCES-Practical Nursing Program ($12,500) and Cattaraugus Allegany BOCES-Practical Nursing Program ($13,000). 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 11 months to finish (9 to 20 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.
How much do LPN graduates earn?
Across 30 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $52,421 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 New York?
Yes. 37 public schools offer it, including Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing, Eastern Suffolk BOCES, Erie 1 BOCES, Albany BOCES-Adult Practical Nursing Program and Suffolk County 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.