LPN Programs in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has 42 schools with LPN programs in this directory: 32 public and 10 private. Together they graduated 1,361 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $12,415 to $32,043, with a median of $18,480 across the 31 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $52,448 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Lancaster County Career and Technology Center, Falcon Institute of Health and Science and Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown.

42
Schools with this program
1,361
Graduates last year
$18,480
Median program tuition
$52,448
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 42 LPN programs in Pennsylvania

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All-State Career School

Essington, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$25,186
Length
15 months
Graduates last year
46
Median earnings, 1 yr
$62,218
Type
Private for-profit

Chester County Intermediate Unit

Downingtown, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$26,166
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
38
Median earnings, 1 yr
$66,143
Type
Public

Fortis Institute-Scranton

Scranton, PA

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Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$15,433
Graduates last year
30
Median earnings, 1 yr
$51,973
Type
Private for-profit

The Rapha School

Home, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$21,120
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
25
Type
Private for-profit

Lehigh Carbon Community College

Schnecksville, PA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,616
Graduates last year
23
Median earnings, 1 yr
$57,159
Type
Public

Northern Tier Career Center

Towanda, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,200
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
18
Median earnings, 1 yr
$46,256
Type
Public

Laurel Business Institute

Uniontown, PA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$13,565
Graduates last year
13
Type
Private for-profit

Mercyhurst University

Erie, PA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$47,270
Graduates last year
6
Type
Private nonprofit

Common questions

How much does LPN training cost in Pennsylvania?

The median published tuition is $18,480 (range $12,415 to $32,043, 31 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program ($12,415), Jefferson County Dubois Area Vocational Technical Practical Nursing Program ($15,950) and Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center ($15,995). 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 13 months to finish (12 to 22 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do LPN graduates earn?

Across 29 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $52,448 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 Pennsylvania?

Yes. 32 public schools offer it, including Lancaster County Career and Technology Center, Harrisburg Area Community College, Eastern Center for Arts and Technology, Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology and Delaware County Technical School-Practical Nursing Program.

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.