LPN programs in California
43 LPN (licensed practical nurse) programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
41 schools offer these practical nursing programs, and California 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 California, 2 of the 43 programs take students without a high school diploma, 21 ask for a diploma or equivalent, 19 ask for earlier courses first and 1 asks for an associate degree.
By kind, the 43 programs here are practical nursing (LPN, 38 programs) and practical nursing (associate degree, 5 programs).
See the 43 programsHow much do LPN programs cost in California?
- Certificates and short courses (38 programs)
- $5,655 to $33,824most of them, usually 48 to 69 weeks long
- Two-year degrees (5 programs)
- $2,403 to $2,760most of them, usually 48 to 52 weeks long
What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- 74%
- Working 6 months later
- 86%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $54,600
- Length
- 48 to 66 weeks
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in California may also offer LPN programs. How these figures are made
All 43 LPN programs in California approved for WIOA funding
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Vocational Nurse
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
San Jose
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$37,63858 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Vocational Nurse at Gurnick Academy of Medical ArtsMore details about Vocational Nurse at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
- Finished
- 73%
- Working at 6 months
- 62%
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 52 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $475
- Students counted
- 3,613
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $37,638
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 58
Vocational Nursing (Blended)
American Career College
Los Angeles
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$42,000Price if you pay yourself$36,50016 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Vocational Nursing (Blended) at American Career CollegeMore details about Vocational Nursing (Blended) at American Career College
- Finished
- 66%
- Working at 6 months
- 83%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,495
- Length
- 54 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $5,310
- Students counted
- 3,162
- Earned a year, estimated
- $42,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $36,500
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 16
Vocational Nursing
California Career Institute, Inc
Anaheim
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$55,500Price if you pay yourself$36,900Program website, Vocational Nursing at California Career Institute, IncMore details about Vocational Nursing at California Career Institute, Inc
- Finished
- 62%
- Working at 6 months
- 34%
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,868
- Length
- 52 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 1,700
- Earned a year, estimated
- $55,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $36,900
Vocational Nursing - Full-time
Institute of Technology
Clovis
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$82,900Price if you pay yourself$33,22263 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Vocational Nursing - Full-time at Institute of TechnologyMore details about Vocational Nursing - Full-time at Institute of Technology
- Finished
- 74%
- Working at 6 months
- 72%
- Earned in a quarter
- $20,721
- Length
- 51 weeks, 28 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,068
- Students counted
- 1,352
- Earned a year, estimated
- $82,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $33,222
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 63
Vocational Nursing
San Joaquin Valley College - Central Administration Office
Visalia
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$41,9818 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Vocational Nursing at San Joaquin Valley College - Central Administration OfficeMore details about Vocational Nursing at San Joaquin Valley College - Central Administration Office
- Finished
- 64%
- Working at 6 months
- 78%
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 67 weeks, 28 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 1,209
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $41,981
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 8
Licensed Vocational Nurse
California Nurses Educational Institute
Rancho Mirage
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$57,400Price if you pay yourself$35,4004 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Licensed Vocational Nurse at California Nurses Educational InstituteMore details about Licensed Vocational Nurse at California Nurses Educational Institute
- Finished
- 71%
- Working at 6 months
- 93%
- Earned in a quarter
- $14,345
- Length
- 60 weeks, 28 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $590
- Students counted
- 702
- Earned a year, estimated
- $57,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $35,400
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 4
Vocational Nurse
Career Development Institute
Los Angeles
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$33,578Program website, Vocational Nurse at Career Development InstituteMore details about Vocational Nurse at Career Development Institute
- Finished
- 67%
- Working at 6 months
- 49%
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 56 weeks, 27 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,422
- Students counted
- 685
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $33,578
Vocational Nursing
Homestead Schools, Inc.
Torrance
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$58,500Price if you pay yourself$33,150Program website, Vocational Nursing at Homestead Schools, Inc.More details about Vocational Nursing at Homestead Schools, Inc.
- Finished
- 71%
- Working at 6 months
- 91%
- Earned in a quarter
- $14,625
- Length
- 50 weeks, 33 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,500
- Students counted
- 550
- Earned a year, estimated
- $58,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $33,150
Vocational Nurse
Concorde Career College - Garden Grove & San Diego
Garden Grove
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$60,000Price if you pay yourself$35,7779 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Vocational Nurse at Concorde Career College - Garden Grove & San DiegoMore details about Vocational Nurse at Concorde Career College - Garden Grove & San Diego
- Finished
- 62%
- Working at 6 months
- 39%
- Earned in a quarter
- $15,000
- Length
- 50 weeks, 32 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,737
- Students counted
- 427
- Earned a year, estimated
- $60,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $35,777
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 9
Vocational Nurse
Concorde Career College Inc.
San Bernardino
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$54,900Price if you pay yourself$35,51142 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Vocational Nurse at Concorde Career College Inc.
- Finished
- 56%
- Working at 6 months
- 43%
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,720
- Length
- 50 weeks, 32 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,737
- Students counted
- 384
- Earned a year, estimated
- $54,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $35,511
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 42
Nursing - Vocational Nursing Certificate
Shasta College
Redding
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$52,300Price if you pay yourself$2,91527 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Nursing - Vocational Nursing Certificate at Shasta CollegeMore details about Nursing - Vocational Nursing Certificate at Shasta College
- Finished
- 26%
- Working at 6 months
- 96%
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,066
- Length
- 72 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,229
- Students counted
- 356
- Earned a year, estimated
- $52,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,915
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 27
Vocational Nurse
Clovis Adult Education
Clovis
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$49,600Price if you pay yourself$12,000240 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Vocational Nurse at Clovis Adult EducationMore details about Vocational Nurse at Clovis Adult Education
- Finished
- 84%
- Working at 6 months
- 91%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,388
- Length
- 78 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,000
- Students counted
- 320
- Earned a year, estimated
- $49,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,000
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 240
Vocational Nursing Program
Grossmont Adult School
El Cajon
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,500Program website, Vocational Nursing Program at Grossmont Adult SchoolMore details about Vocational Nursing Program at Grossmont Adult School
- Finished
- 93%
- Working at 6 months
- 100%
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 57 weeks, 8 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,150
- Students counted
- 257
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,500
Vocational Nursing Program/Practical Nurse License - Multiple Cohorts
Visalia Adult School
Visalia
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$50,400Price if you pay yourself$7,110110 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Vocational Nursing Program/Practical Nurse License - Multiple Cohorts at Visalia Adult School
- Finished
- 73%
- Working at 6 months
- 89%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,608
- Length
- 74 weeks, 35 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,911
- Students counted
- 242
- Earned a year, estimated
- $50,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,110
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 110
Vocational Nursing
Glendale Career College
Glendale
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$54,600Price if you pay yourself$33,906Program website, Vocational Nursing at Glendale Career CollegeMore details about Vocational Nursing at Glendale Career College
- Finished
- 52%
- Working at 6 months
- 19%
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,660
- Length
- 64 weeks, 26 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $672
- Students counted
- 238
- Earned a year, estimated
- $54,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $33,906
Vocational Nurse Program
Beaumont Adult School
Beaumont
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$57,300Price if you pay yourself$30,02571 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Vocational Nurse Program at Beaumont Adult SchoolMore details about Vocational Nurse Program at Beaumont Adult School
- Finished
- 86%
- Working at 6 months
- 100%
- Earned in a quarter
- $14,333
- Length
- 72 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,475
- Students counted
- 217
- Earned a year, estimated
- $57,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $30,025
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 71
Vocational Nursing
Angeles Institute, LLC
Artesia
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,400Price if you pay yourself$28,980Program website, Vocational Nursing at Angeles Institute, LLCMore details about Vocational Nursing at Angeles Institute, LLC
- Finished
- 71%
- Working at 6 months
- 72%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,360
- Length
- 44 weeks, 37 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,911
- Students counted
- 206
- Earned a year, estimated
- $37,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $28,980
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Fresno Adult School
Fresno
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$46,700Price if you pay yourself$1,75076 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) at Fresno Adult SchoolMore details about Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) at Fresno Adult School
- Finished
- 86%
- Working at 6 months
- 86%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,668
- Length
- 78 weeks, 21 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,810
- Students counted
- 168
- Earned a year, estimated
- $46,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,750
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 76
Vocational Nurse
North Orange County Regional Occupational Program
Anaheim
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$39,200Price if you pay yourself$19,5507 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Vocational Nurse at North Orange County Regional Occupational ProgramMore details about Vocational Nurse at North Orange County Regional Occupational Program
- Finished
- 84%
- Working at 6 months
- 59%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,810
- Length
- 51 weeks, 31 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 157
- Earned a year, estimated
- $39,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $19,550
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 7
Vocational Nursing
Downey Adult School
Downey
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$52,300Price if you pay yourself$16,99931 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Vocational Nursing at Downey Adult SchoolMore details about Vocational Nursing at Downey Adult School
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 95%
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,082
- Length
- 48 weeks, 32 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 155
- Earned a year, estimated
- $52,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $16,999
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 31
Vocational Nursing
Pacific College
Costa Mesa
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$44,200Price if you pay yourself$34,12719 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Vocational Nursing at Pacific College
- Finished
- 69%
- Working at 6 months
- 83%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,050
- Length
- 48 weeks, 32 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $150
- Students counted
- 142
- Earned a year, estimated
- $44,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $34,127
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 19
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Inland Career Education Center - San Bernardino Adult School
San Bernardino
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$34,700Price if you pay yourself$5,30047 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Licensed Vocational Nurse at Inland Career Education Center - San Bernardino Adult School
- Finished
- 55%
- Working at 6 months
- 55%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,686
- Length
- 75 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,921
- Students counted
- 121
- Earned a year, estimated
- $34,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,300
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 47
Vocational Nursing
Sacramento City USD-Charles A. Jones
Sacramento
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$66,000Price if you pay yourself$25,00043 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Vocational Nursing at Sacramento City USD-Charles A. JonesMore details about Vocational Nursing at Sacramento City USD-Charles A. Jones
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 92%
- Earned in a quarter
- $16,504
- Length
- 35 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $647
- Students counted
- 121
- Earned a year, estimated
- $66,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $25,000
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 43
Licensed Vocational Nurse (AS Degree)
Lassen Community College
Susanville
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$57,500Price if you pay yourself$3,02547 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Licensed Vocational Nurse (AS Degree) at Lassen Community CollegeMore details about Licensed Vocational Nurse (AS Degree) at Lassen Community College
- Finished
- 68%
- Working at 6 months
- 85%
- Earned in a quarter
- $14,386
- Length
- 34 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $6,412
- Students counted
- 118
- Earned a year, estimated
- $57,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,025
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 47
Licensed Vocational Nursing
Ukiah Adult School
Ukiah
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$51,300Price if you pay yourself$8,40033 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Licensed Vocational Nursing at Ukiah Adult SchoolMore details about Licensed Vocational Nursing at Ukiah Adult School
- Finished
- 77%
- Working at 6 months
- 95%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,815
- Length
- 52 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,008
- Students counted
- 109
- Earned a year, estimated
- $51,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,400
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 33
Licensed Vocational Nursing
Butte College
Oroville
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$44,300Price if you pay yourself$2,61152 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Licensed Vocational Nursing at Butte CollegeMore details about Licensed Vocational Nursing at Butte College
- Finished
- 92%
- Working at 6 months
- 36%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,063
- Length
- 51 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,900
- Students counted
- 96
- Earned a year, estimated
- $44,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,611
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 52
Vocational Nursing Program
Tulare Adult School
Tulare
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$54,900Price if you pay yourself$8,25048 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Vocational Nursing Program at Tulare Adult SchoolMore details about Vocational Nursing Program at Tulare Adult School
- Finished
- 97%
- Working at 6 months
- 100%
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,728
- Length
- 70 weeks, 21 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 95
- Earned a year, estimated
- $54,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,250
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 48
Vocational Nursing
Maxine Waters Employment Prep Center - LAUSD
Los Angeles
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$43,800Price if you pay yourself$6,12014 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Vocational Nursing at Maxine Waters Employment Prep Center - LAUSDMore details about Vocational Nursing at Maxine Waters Employment Prep Center - LAUSD
- Finished
- 93%
- Working at 6 months
- 100%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,961
- Length
- 40 weeks, 38 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,315
- Students counted
- 90
- Earned a year, estimated
- $43,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,120
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 14
Licensed Vocational Nursing, CA
College of the Redwoods
Eureka
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$55,200Price if you pay yourself$2,23354 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Licensed Vocational Nursing, CA at College of the RedwoodsMore details about Licensed Vocational Nursing, CA at College of the Redwoods
- Finished
- 74%
- Working at 6 months
- 81%
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,812
- Length
- 48 weeks, 28 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,497
- Students counted
- 55
- Earned a year, estimated
- $55,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,233
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 54
Vocational Nurse
Kern High School District-BAS
Bakersfield
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$55,700Price if you pay yourself$95050 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Vocational Nurse at Kern High School District-BASMore details about Vocational Nurse at Kern High School District-BAS
- Finished
- 90%
- Working at 6 months
- 83%
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,923
- Length
- 72 weeks, 23 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $6,050
- Students counted
- 50
- Earned a year, estimated
- $55,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $950
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 50
Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
La Puente
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$45,700Price if you pay yourself$6,7597 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Vocational Nurse (LVN) at Hacienda La Puente Adult EducationMore details about Vocational Nurse (LVN) at Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
- Finished
- 98%
- Working at 6 months
- 100%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,429
- Length
- 48 weeks, 32 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 45
- Earned a year, estimated
- $45,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,759
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 7
Vocational Nursing Program
Pacific Times Healthcare College
Corona
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$26,880Program website, Vocational Nursing Program at Pacific Times Healthcare CollegeMore details about Vocational Nursing Program at Pacific Times Healthcare College
- Finished
- 65%
- Working at 6 months
- 92%
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 56 weeks, 28 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,650
- Students counted
- 40
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $26,880
Vocational Nursing
Nurses' Development Center, Inc.
Cypress
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$66,600Price if you pay yourself$23,780More details about Vocational Nursing at Nurses' Development Center, Inc.
- Finished
- 28%
- Working at 6 months
- 88%
- Earned in a quarter
- $16,640
- Length
- 48 weeks, 34 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $5,320
- Students counted
- 36
- Earned a year, estimated
- $66,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $23,780
Vocational Nursing
Sutter County Superintendent Of Schools
Yuba City
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$64,300Price if you pay yourself$18,00034 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Vocational Nursing at Sutter County Superintendent Of SchoolsMore details about Vocational Nursing at Sutter County Superintendent Of Schools
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 100%
- Earned in a quarter
- $16,073
- Length
- 72 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 34
- Earned a year, estimated
- $64,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $18,000
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 34
Licensed Vocational Nursing - AS Degree
College of the Redwoods
Eureka
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,22225 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Licensed Vocational Nursing - AS Degree at College of the RedwoodsMore details about Licensed Vocational Nursing - AS Degree at College of the Redwoods
- Finished
- 71%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 48 weeks, 36 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,990
- Students counted
- 31
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,222
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 25
Vocational Nurse
Contra Costa Medical Career College
Antioch
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$35,400Price if you pay yourself$29,560More details about Vocational Nurse at Contra Costa Medical Career College
- Finished
- 96%
- Working at 6 months
- 74%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,859
- Length
- 52 weeks, 32 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,544
- Students counted
- 28
- Earned a year, estimated
- $35,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $29,560
Vocational Nursing- BC
Kern Community College District
Bakersfield
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$58,200Price if you pay yourself$2,30026 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Vocational Nursing- BC at Kern Community College DistrictMore details about Vocational Nursing- BC at Kern Community College District
- Finished
- 78%
- Working at 6 months
- 91%
- Earned in a quarter
- $14,549
- Length
- 48 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,900
- Students counted
- 26
- Earned a year, estimated
- $58,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,300
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 26
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Associates of Science
Feather River College
Quincy
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,403School website, Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Associates of Science at Feather River CollegeMore details about Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Associates of Science at Feather River College
- Finished
- 90%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 52 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,000
- Students counted
- 20
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,403
Vocational Nursing Certificate of Achievement
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,895More details about Vocational Nursing Certificate of Achievement at City College of San Francisco
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 51 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,809
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,895
Vocational Nursing CC
Kern Community College District
Bakersfield
Associate's degree
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,185School website, Vocational Nursing CC at Kern Community College DistrictMore details about Vocational Nursing CC at Kern Community College District
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 64 weeks, 26 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,850
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,185
Nursing: Licensed Vocational Nursing Associate in Science Degree
Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,760Program website, Nursing: Licensed Vocational Nursing Associate in Science Degree at Allan Hancock CollegeMore details about Nursing: Licensed Vocational Nursing Associate in Science Degree at Allan Hancock College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 59 weeks, 27 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,186
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,760
Licensed Vocational Nursing C.A.
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,800Program website, Licensed Vocational Nursing C.A. at Cuesta CollegeMore details about Licensed Vocational Nursing C.A. at Cuesta College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 72 weeks, 26 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,338
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,800
Vocational Nursing
Blake Austin College
Vacaville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$37,035Program website, Vocational Nursing at Blake Austin CollegeMore details about Vocational Nursing at Blake Austin College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 48 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $475
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $37,035
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How to pay for LPN programs in California
WIOA funding can pay for LPN programs in California
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 California?
The programs California 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 | 43 at 41 schools | 31 at 23 schools |
| Most cost, if you pay yourself | Certificates and short courses$5,655 to $33,824Two-year degrees$2,403 to $2,760 | $1,842 to $4,900 |
| Length | 48 to 66 weeks | 48 to 72 weeks |
| Finished the program | 74% | 85% |
| Working 6 months later | 86% | 90% |
| Earned a year, estimated | about $54,600 | Not enough data |
| Trained with WIOA funding | at least 1,261 people | at least 1,373 people |
Already working as an LPN? 7 of the 31 RN programs in California are LPN-to-RN bridge programs, which lead to a two-year degree; most cost $1,311 to $24,239.
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 California
- programs with a price cost under $3,000
- 12 of 43
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 31st of 34
- other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
- 26 of 26
- LPN programs here, against the typical state's 13
- 43 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 Los Angeles, Riverside, Fresno and other California cities
Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the program list above. 13 more programs are in 12 other areas, 1 in smaller cities and towns.
Other training in California
How LPN programs compare with the rest of nursing and patient care: Nursing and patient care programs in California
- CDL training104 programs
- CNA classes122 programs
- Medical assistant training185 programs
- Phlebotomy training61 programs
- Welding classes98 programs
- HVAC training45 programs
- Medical billing and coding training87 programs
- EMT classes49 programs
- Electrician training39 programs
- Dental assistant programs69 programs
- Auto mechanic classes75 programs
- Pharmacy technician training78 programs
- Plumbing school10 programs
- CNC machinist training37 programs
- Carpentry classes8 programs
- Heavy equipment operator training12 programs
- Diesel mechanic training10 programs
- Cybersecurity training43 programs
- IT training167 programs
- Cosmetology school35 programs
- Barber school44 programs
- Esthetician school23 programs
- Nail tech school18 programs
- EKG technician programs21 programs
- Massage therapy school18 programs
- Paralegal programs21 programs
- Fire academy32 programs
- Police academy26 programs
- Surgical tech programs12 programs
- Radiology tech programs12 programs
- Culinary school73 programs
- Home health aide training33 programs
- PTA programs12 programs
- Medical administrative assistant training66 programs
- Human resources training38 programs
- Industrial maintenance technician training30 programs
- Early childhood education programs65 programs
- Aircraft mechanic school11 programs
- Supply chain and logistics training28 programs
- Hospitality management programs17 programs
- Addiction counselor training26 programs
- Community health worker training2 programs
- Coding and software development courses69 programs
- Lineman school3 programs
- Sterile processing technician training10 programs
- Sonography school6 programs
- Data analytics courses55 programs
- Administrative assistant training77 programs
- Respiratory therapy programs2 programs
- Medical lab technician programs3 programs
- AutoCAD and drafting courses40 programs
- Digital marketing courses24 programs
- Web and graphic design courses83 programs
- Health information technology programs14 programs
- Vet tech programs17 programs
- Real estate school14 programs
- Security guard training40 programs
- Patient care technician training2 programs
- Crane operator training2 programs
- Interpreter and translator training14 programs
- Home inspector training5 programs
- Forklift certification7 programs
- Personal trainer certification9 programs
- Healthcare administration programs2 programs
- Customer service training3 programs
- Flight school22 programs
- MRI tech school1 program
- Cardiovascular technology programs1 program
- Mental health technician training11 programs
- Human services programs15 programs
- Manufacturing technician training20 programs
- Electronics technician training23 programs
- Business administration programs89 programs
- Criminal justice programs28 programs
- Teacher assistant certification13 programs
- Auto body repair classes15 programs
- Merchant mariner training1 program
- Sleep technician training1 program
- Solar and wind technician training13 programs
- Sheet metal training7 programs
- Water treatment operator training6 programs
- OSHA safety training17 programs
- Dialysis technician training4 programs
- Optician training6 programs
- Masonry training6 programs
- Construction training programs123 programs
- Dental hygiene programs6 programs
- Accounting and bookkeeping classes146 programs
- RN programs31 programs
- Project management certification72 programs
Where the California practical nursing program numbers come from
Which California practical nursing programs are on this list?
These are the practical nursing programs California 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 California offers.
How the prices and results of California 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.
Sources for the facts about LPN programs in California
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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