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LPN / LVN Programs

Practical and vocational nursing programs, usually a certificate or diploma, leading to the NCLEX-PN.

Schools are listed when they reported LPN/LVN-level nursing awards to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS) or when we verified a LPN/LVN program on their own website.

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory / official school websites

Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.

952 schools · 9 verified program profiles · page 1 of 48

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Verified program profiles (9)

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Individual programs whose details we verified on the school's own website, each fact with a source.

Gaston College

Practical Nursing (LPN)

LPN/LVNPrelicensure
  • Dallas Campus — Dallas, NC · Lincoln Campus — Lincolnton, NC
  • Three semesters
  • $76 per credit · In-state · Based on 2025 prices for nursing and related course classes+3 more
  • For: New to nursing (no prior degree needed)

Not yet verified: upcoming deadline

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Olympic College

Practical Nursing

LPN/LVNPrelicensure
  • Bremerton Campus — Bremerton, WA
  • On-campus · Full-time
  • one year
  • For: New to nursing (no prior degree needed)

Not yet verified: tuition, upcoming deadline

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Schools (952)

Abcott Institute

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionSouthfield, MI

Abcott Institute is a private for-profit specialized institution in Southfield, MI. It reported 60 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Academia Medical Institute

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionColumbus, OH

Academia Medical Institute is a private for-profit specialized institution in Columbus, OH. It reported 141 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Academy for Careers and Technology

PublicSpecialized institutionMullins, SC

Academy for Careers and Technology is a public specialized institution in Mullins, SC. It reported 18 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

ACEN: LPN/LVN

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Academy of Careers and Technology

PublicSpecialized institutionBeckley, WV

Academy of Careers and Technology is a public specialized institution in Beckley, WV. It reported 17 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Adult and Community Education-Hudson

PublicSpecialized institutionColumbus, OH

Adult and Community Education-Hudson is a public specialized institution in Columbus, OH. It reported 50 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Aiken Technical College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeGraniteville, SC

Aiken Technical College is a public community / two-year college in Graniteville, SC. It reported 75 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN, LPN/LVN

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Aims Community College campus

Aims Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeGreeley, CO

Aims Community College is a public community / two-year college in Greeley, CO. It reported 36 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Alaska Pacific University

Private nonprofitUniversityAnchorage, AK

Alaska Pacific University is a private nonprofit university in Anchorage, AK. It reported 53 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN

ACEN: ADN, BSN, LPN/LVN

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Albany BOCES-Adult Practical Nursing Program

PublicSpecialized institutionAlbany, NY

Albany BOCES-Adult Practical Nursing Program is a public specialized institution in Albany, NY. It reported 128 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Albany Technical College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeAlbany, GA

Albany Technical College is a public community / two-year college in Albany, GA. It reported 44 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, RN Diploma, ADN

ACEN: LPN/LVN, ADN

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Alexandria Technical & Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeAlexandria, MN

Alexandria Technical & Community College is a public community / two-year college in Alexandria, MN. It reported 67 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

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All-State Career School

Private for-profitCommunity / two-year collegeEssington, PA

All-State Career School is a private for-profit community / two-year college in Essington, PA. It reported 46 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Allan Hancock College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeSanta Maria, CA

Allan Hancock College is a public community / two-year college in Santa Maria, CA. It reported 117 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, RN Diploma, ADN

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Allegany College of Maryland

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeCumberland, MD

Allegany College of Maryland is a public community / two-year college in Cumberland, MD. It reported 183 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Alpena Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeAlpena, MI

Alpena Community College is a public community / two-year college in Alpena, MI. It reported 62 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: LPN/LVN, ADN

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Alvin Community College campus

Alvin Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeAlvin, TX

Alvin Community College is a public community / two-year college in Alvin, TX. It reported 126 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, RN Diploma, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Amarillo College campus

Amarillo College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeAmarillo, TX

Amarillo College is a public community / two-year college in Amarillo, TX. It reported 202 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Ambria College of Nursing

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionHoffman Estates, IL

Ambria College of Nursing is a private for-profit specialized institution in Hoffman Estates, IL. It reported 69 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

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American Career College-Anaheim

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionAnaheim, CA

American Career College-Anaheim is a private for-profit specialized institution in Anaheim, CA. It reported 287 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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American Career College-Los Angeles

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionLos Angeles, CA

American Career College-Los Angeles is a private for-profit specialized institution in Los Angeles, CA. It reported 430 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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