Top LPN/LVN Programs in Minnesota
Practical and vocational nursing programs, usually a certificate or diploma, leading to the NCLEX-PN.
20 schools in Minnesota reported LPN/LVN-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified LPN/LVN program profile. LPN / LVN Programs in all states
Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026
Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory
Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.
Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (20)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Technical & Community College | Alexandria, MN | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Anoka Technical College | Anoka, MN | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | ACEN |
| Central Lakes College-Brainerd | Brainerd, MN | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Dakota County Technical College | Rosemount, MN | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Hennepin Technical College | Brooklyn Park, MN | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | ACEN |
| Lake Superior College | Duluth, MN | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Minnesota North College | Hibbing, MN | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Minnesota State College Southeast | Winona, MN | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College | Fergus Falls, MN | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College | Granite Falls, MN | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Northland Community and Technical College | Thief River Falls, MN | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Northwest Technical College | Bemidji, MN | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Pine Technical & Community College | Pine City, MN | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Rasmussen University-Minnesota | St. Cloud, MN | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, RN Diploma, ADN, BSN, MSN, DNP | CCNE |
| Ridgewater College | Willmar, MN | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Riverland Community College | Austin, MN | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Rochester Community and Technical College | Rochester, MN | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Saint Paul College | Saint Paul, MN | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | ACEN |
| South Central College | North Mankato, MN | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| St Cloud Technical and Community College | Saint Cloud, MN | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |