LPN programs in Alabama
19 LPN (licensed practical nurse) programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
17 schools offer these practical nursing programs, and Alabama has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.
Licensed practical and vocational nurses (LPNs and LVNs) give basic medical care to patients who are ill, injured or recovering. Most finish a state-approved certificate or diploma program that takes about a year, then pass an exam to become licensed.1 The exam is the NCLEX-PN from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, which the nursing boards of every state, DC and four US territories use in deciding who gets a license.2
In Alabama, 13 of the 19 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent and 6 ask for earlier courses first.
All 19 are the same kind of program: practical nursing (LPN).
See the 19 programsHow much do LPN programs cost in Alabama?
$7,380 to $8,860 is what most LPN programs in Alabama cost if you pay yourself
That is the middle half of the 19 programs with a price. All of them: $4,361 to $10,060
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- 64%
- Working 6 months later
- Left out
- Alabama's rates sit far below every other state's
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $34,300
- Length
- Not enough data
- 3 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Alabama may also offer LPN programs. How these figures are made
All 19 LPN programs in Alabama approved for WIOA funding
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19 programs
Practical Nursing
Reid State Technical College
Evergreen
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,900Price if you pay yourself$7,71190 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Practical Nursing at Reid State Technical CollegeMore details about Practical Nursing at Reid State Technical College
- Finished
- 52%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,968
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $3,538
- Students counted
- 445
- Earned a year, estimated
- $31,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,711
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 90
Practical Nursing
George C. Wallace Community College
Dothan
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$36,400Price if you pay yourself$7,995150 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Practical Nursing at George C. Wallace Community CollegeMore details about Practical Nursing at George C. Wallace Community College
- Finished
- 70%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,095
- Length
- 40 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,953
- Students counted
- 439
- Earned a year, estimated
- $36,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,995
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 150
LPN Certificate
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,800Price if you pay yourself$10,0607 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, LPN Certificate at Gadsden State Community CollegeMore details about LPN Certificate at Gadsden State Community College
- Finished
- 57%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,441
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,800
- Students counted
- 309
- Earned a year, estimated
- $37,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,060
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 7
Practical Nursing
Shelton State Community College
Tuscaloosa
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$6,840Program website, Practical Nursing at Shelton State Community CollegeMore details about Practical Nursing at Shelton State Community College
- Finished
- 80%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 45 weeks, 23 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,759
- Students counted
- 231
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,840
Practical Nursing
Wallace State Community College
Hanceville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$7,360Program website, Practical Nursing at Wallace State Community CollegeMore details about Practical Nursing at Wallace State Community College
- Finished
- 89%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $2,850
- Students counted
- 226
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,360
Practical Nursing
Wallace Community College
Selma
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$26,000Price if you pay yourself$9,45269 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Practical Nursing at Wallace Community CollegeMore details about Practical Nursing at Wallace Community College
- Finished
- 53%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,501
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,800
- Students counted
- 138
- Earned a year, estimated
- $26,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,452
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 69
Licensed Practical Nurse
Northeast Alabama Community College
Rainsville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$7,380Program website, Licensed Practical Nurse at Northeast Alabama Community CollegeMore details about Licensed Practical Nurse at Northeast Alabama Community College
- Finished
- 27%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $3,458
- Students counted
- 134
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,380
Licensed Practical Nursing
Lawson State Community College
Birmingham
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$26,400Price if you pay yourself$8,6326 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Licensed Practical Nursing at Lawson State Community CollegeMore details about Licensed Practical Nursing at Lawson State Community College
- Finished
- 66%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,602
- Length
- 52 weeks, 49 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $5,000
- Students counted
- 116
- Earned a year, estimated
- $26,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,632
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 6
Nursing-LPN
Coastal Alabama Community College
Bay Minette
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$32,100Price if you pay yourself$7,38047 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Nursing-LPN at Coastal Alabama Community CollegeMore details about Nursing-LPN at Coastal Alabama Community College
- Finished
- 45%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,022
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $6,529
- Students counted
- 102
- Earned a year, estimated
- $32,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,380
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 47
LPN Program
Chattahoochee Valley State Community College
Phenix City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$40,600Price if you pay yourself$7,38013 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, LPN Program at Chattahoochee Valley State Community CollegeMore details about LPN Program at Chattahoochee Valley State Community College
- Finished
- 64%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,158
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $3,598
- Students counted
- 74
- Earned a year, estimated
- $40,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,380
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 13
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southern Union Community College
Opelika
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$32,100Price if you pay yourself$7,38028 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Licensed Practical Nurse at Southern Union Community CollegeMore details about Licensed Practical Nurse at Southern Union Community College
- Finished
- 61%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,035
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $4,496
- Students counted
- 69
- Earned a year, estimated
- $32,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,380
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 28
Practical Nursing (PN) Program
Bishop State Community College
Mobile
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$7,920Program website, Practical Nursing (PN) Program at Bishop State Community CollegeMore details about Practical Nursing (PN) Program at Bishop State Community College
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $4,710
- Students counted
- 68
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,920
Practical Nursing
Trenholm State Community College
Montgomery
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$38,800Price if you pay yourself$7,86616 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Practical Nursing at Trenholm State Community CollegeMore details about Practical Nursing at Trenholm State Community College
- Finished
- 67%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,702
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $3,611
- Students counted
- 57
- Earned a year, estimated
- $38,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,866
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 16
Career Mobility LPN
Bishop State Community College
Mobile
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$47,900Price if you pay yourself$8,14018 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Career Mobility LPN at Bishop State Community CollegeMore details about Career Mobility LPN at Bishop State Community College
- Finished
- 37%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,974
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $4,500
- Students counted
- 48
- Earned a year, estimated
- $47,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,140
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 18
Practical Nursing
Enterprise State Community College
Enterprise
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$9,089Program website, Practical Nursing at Enterprise State Community CollegeMore details about Practical Nursing at Enterprise State Community College
- Finished
- 42%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $3,539
- Students counted
- 34
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,089
Practical Nursing Bridge. The program allows a certified medical assistant or licensed paramedic to bridge over to practical nursing in a two-course sequence.
Enterprise State Community College
Enterprise
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$4,361Program website, Practical Nursing Bridge. The program allows a certified medical assistant or licensed paramedic to bridge over to practical nursing in a two-course sequence. at Enterprise State Community CollegeMore details about Practical Nursing Bridge. The program allows a certified medical assistant or licensed paramedic to bridge over to practical nursing in a two-course sequence. at Enterprise State Community College
- Finished
- 70%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $723
- Students counted
- 30
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,361
Practical Nursing (Childersburg and Prattville Locations ONLY)
Central Alabama Community College
Alexander City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$9,7495 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Practical Nursing (Childersburg and Prattville Locations ONLY) at Central Alabama Community CollegeMore details about Practical Nursing (Childersburg and Prattville Locations ONLY) at Central Alabama Community College
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $2,295
- Students counted
- 13
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,749
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 5
Practical Nursing - Career Certificate
Northwest Shoals Community College
Muscle Shoals
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,200School website, Practical Nursing - Career Certificate at Northwest Shoals Community CollegeMore details about Practical Nursing - Career Certificate at Northwest Shoals Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $3,087
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,200
Licensed Practical Nurse
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS
Accredited school
Education and courses
Classes are outside Alabama; Alabama approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$9,187Program website, Licensed Practical Nurse at Meridian Community CollegeMore details about Licensed Practical Nurse at Meridian Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $2,830
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,187
No programs match these filters.
How to pay for LPN programs in Alabama
WIOA funding can pay for LPN programs in Alabama
Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?
Financial aid and grants for LPN programs
Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.78
GI Bill for LPN programs
Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.9
The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.
LPN or RN in Alabama?
The programs Alabama approved for workforce funding in each, side by side. The figures are the typical program's, as on the two pages.
| LPNthis page | RN | |
|---|---|---|
| Programs | 19 at 17 schools | 23 at 18 schools |
| Most cost, if you pay yourself | $7,380 to $8,860 | $10,692 to $13,644 |
| Length | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Finished the program | 64% | 68% |
| Working 6 months later | Left out | Left out |
| Earned a year, estimated | about $34,300 | about $49,800 |
| Trained with WIOA funding | at least 449 people | at least 1,212 people |
Already working as an LPN? 3 of the 23 RN programs in Alabama are LPN-to-RN bridge programs, which lead to a two-year degree.
LPN vs RN nationwide: what each job does, the license exams and how to get from one to the other
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024. Earnings are the second quarter after leaving the program, times four.
Quick facts: LPN programs in Alabama
- programs with a price cost under $10,000
- 18 of 19
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 15th of 34
- other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
- 5 of 26
- LPN programs here, against the typical state's 13
- 19 vs 13
State comparisons use the same figures as the LPN programs by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).
LPN programs in Mobile, Dothan, Gadsden and other Alabama cities
Choosing an area filters the program list above. 9 more programs are in 9 other areas, 3 in smaller cities and towns.
Other training in Alabama
How LPN programs compare with the rest of nursing and patient care: Nursing and patient care programs in Alabama
- CDL training29 programs
- CNA classes28 programs
- Medical assistant training30 programs
- Phlebotomy training3 programs
- Welding classes37 programs
- HVAC training14 programs
- Medical billing and coding training13 programs
- EMT classes16 programs
- Electrician training8 programs
- Dental assistant programs12 programs
- Auto mechanic classes6 programs
- Pharmacy technician training9 programs
- Plumbing school1 program
- CNC machinist training6 programs
- Carpentry classes2 programs
- Heavy equipment operator training1 program
- Diesel mechanic training6 programs
- Cybersecurity training4 programs
- IT training16 programs
- Surgical tech programs3 programs
- Radiology tech programs8 programs
- Culinary school2 programs
- PTA programs5 programs
- Medical administrative assistant training13 programs
- Medication aide training10 programs
- Industrial maintenance technician training16 programs
- Aircraft mechanic school6 programs
- Supply chain and logistics training4 programs
- Coding and software development courses1 program
- Lineman school8 programs
- Sterile processing technician training1 program
- Sonography school6 programs
- Data analytics courses1 program
- Respiratory therapy programs5 programs
- Medical lab technician programs4 programs
- AutoCAD and drafting courses3 programs
- Health information technology programs6 programs
- Patient care technician training7 programs
- Manufacturing technician training7 programs
- Electronics technician training6 programs
- Auto body repair classes1 program
- Water treatment operator training2 programs
- OSHA safety training1 program
- Dialysis technician training1 program
- Optician training2 programs
- Construction training programs3 programs
- Dental hygiene programs1 program
- RN programs23 programs
Where the Alabama practical nursing program numbers come from
Which Alabama practical nursing programs are on this list?
These are the practical nursing programs Alabama approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).10 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Alabama offers.
How the prices and results of Alabama practical nursing programs are measured
Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.
How reliable are the Alabama figures?
The US Department of Labor's own results site lists Alabama among the states with "known data quality concerns".11 We leave out the share working 6 months later for Alabama: its rates sit far below every other state's.
Sources for the facts about LPN programs in Alabama
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
- National Council of State Boards of Nursing: U.S. Members
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
- US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: search page, note on states with known data quality concerns