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Top LPN/LVN Programs in California

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

83 schools in California reported LPN/LVN-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified LPN/LVN program profile; 1 program has a verified profile. LPN / LVN Programs in all states

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

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

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Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected

Schools (83)

CES College

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionBurbank, CA

CES College is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Burbank, CA. It reported 32 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Chaffey College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeRancho Cucamonga, CA

Chaffey College is a public community / two-year college in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. It reported 96 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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Charles A Jones Career and Education Center

PublicSpecialized institutionSacramento, CA

Charles A Jones Career and Education Center is a public specialized institution in Sacramento, CA. It reported 17 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN

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Citrus College campus

Citrus College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeGlendora, CA

Citrus College is a public community / two-year college in Glendora, CA. It reported 93 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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City College of San Francisco campus

City College of San Francisco

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeSan Francisco, CA

City College of San Francisco is a public community / two-year college in San Francisco, CA. It reported 98 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

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Clovis Adult Education

PublicSpecialized institutionClovis, CA

Clovis Adult Education is a public specialized institution in Clovis, CA. It reported 47 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN

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College of the Desert campus

College of the Desert

PublicCommunity / two-year collegePalm Desert, CA

College of the Desert is a public community / two-year college in Palm Desert, CA. It reported 124 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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College of the Redwoods campus

College of the Redwoods

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeEureka, CA

College of the Redwoods is a public community / two-year college in Eureka, CA. It reported 64 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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College of the Siskiyous

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeWeed, CA

College of the Siskiyous is a public community / two-year college in Weed, CA. It reported 1 nursing award (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Contra Costa Medical Career College

Private for-profitCommunity / two-year collegeAntioch, CA

Contra Costa Medical Career College is a private for-profit community / two-year college in Antioch, CA. It reported 24 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Copper Mountain Community College campus

Copper Mountain Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeJoshua Tree, CA

Copper Mountain Community College is a public community / two-year college in Joshua Tree, CA. It reported 52 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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Cuesta College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeSan Luis Obispo, CA

Cuesta College is a public community / two-year college in San Luis Obispo, CA. It reported 22 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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Downey Adult School

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeDowney, CA

Downey Adult School is a public community / two-year college in Downey, CA. It reported 14 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN

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Feather River Community College District

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeQuincy, CA

Feather River Community College District is a public community / two-year college in Quincy, CA. It reported 9 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Gavilan College campus

Gavilan College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeGilroy, CA

Gavilan College is a public community / two-year college in Gilroy, CA. It reported 48 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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Glendale Career College

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionGlendale, CA

Glendale Career College is a private for-profit specialized institution in Glendale, CA. It reported 171 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN

CCNE: BSN

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Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionSan Jose, CA

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a private for-profit specialized institution in San Jose, CA. It reported 1,043 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN

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Hartnell College campus

Hartnell College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeSalinas, CA

Hartnell College is a public community / two-year college in Salinas, CA. It reported 115 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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Healthcare Career College

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionParamount, CA

Healthcare Career College is a private for-profit specialized institution in Paramount, CA. It reported 68 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN

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High Desert Medical College

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionLancaster, CA

High Desert Medical College is a private for-profit specialized institution in Lancaster, CA. It reported 309 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN

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