LPN programs in Louisiana
23 LPN (licensed practical nurse) programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
23 schools offer these practical nursing programs, and Louisiana 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 Louisiana, 2 of the 23 programs take students without a high school diploma, 18 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 3 ask for earlier courses first.
By kind, the 23 programs here are practical nursing (LPN, 22 programs) and practical nursing (associate degree, 1 program).
See the 23 programsHow much do LPN programs cost in Louisiana?
$9,402 to $20,400 is what most LPN programs in Louisiana cost if you pay yourself
That is the middle half of the 23 programs with a price. All of them: $6,774 to $31,000
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- Left out
- Half of Louisiana's programs report exactly 100%
- Working 6 months later
- Left out
- Most of Louisiana's programs report exactly 100%, which no other state comes close to
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $36,000
- Length
- 58 to 68 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 Louisiana may also offer LPN programs. How these figures are made
All 23 LPN programs in Louisiana approved for WIOA funding
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23 programs
Practical Nursing
Northshore Technical Community College
Lacombe
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,300Price if you pay yourself$8,20614 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Practical Nursing at Northshore Technical Community CollegeMore details about Practical Nursing at Northshore Technical Community College
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,315
- Length
- 64 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,392
- Students counted
- 707
- Earned a year, estimated
- $37,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,206
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 14
Practical Nursing (LPN Program)
Delgado Community College
New Orleans
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$34,700Price if you pay yourself$9,6274 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Practical Nursing (LPN Program) at Delgado Community CollegeMore details about Practical Nursing (LPN Program) at Delgado Community College
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,668
- Length
- 70 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,469
- Students counted
- 656
- Earned a year, estimated
- $34,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,627
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 4
Practical Nursing TD
Nunez Community College
Chalmette
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$42,700Price if you pay yourself$10,80222 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Practical Nursing TD at Nunez Community CollegeMore details about Practical Nursing TD at Nunez Community College
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,667
- Length
- 64 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,200
- Students counted
- 621
- Earned a year, estimated
- $42,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,802
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 22
Practical Nursing
River Parishes Community College
Gonzales
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$35,900Price if you pay yourself$9,15120 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Practical Nursing at River Parishes Community CollegeMore details about Practical Nursing at River Parishes Community College
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,967
- Length
- 60 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,219
- Students counted
- 441
- Earned a year, estimated
- $35,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,151
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 20
Practical Nursing
Delta College of Arts & Technology - Baton Rouge Campus
Baton Rouge
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$24,800Price if you pay yourself$31,00061 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Practical Nursing at Delta College of Arts & Technology - Baton Rouge CampusMore details about Practical Nursing at Delta College of Arts & Technology - Baton Rouge Campus
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,188
- Length
- 60 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,084
- Students counted
- 293
- Earned a year, estimated
- $24,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $31,000
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 61
Licensed Practical Nurse Day Program
Louisiana State University at Shreveport - Cont. Ed
Shreveport
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$27,100Price if you pay yourself$14,16228 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Licensed Practical Nurse Day Program at Louisiana State University at Shreveport - Cont. EdMore details about Licensed Practical Nurse Day Program at Louisiana State University at Shreveport - Cont. Ed
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,780
- Length
- 54 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,530
- Students counted
- 237
- Earned a year, estimated
- $27,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $14,162
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 28
Practical Nursing
Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus
Baton Rouge
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$46,200Price if you pay yourself$13,17311 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Practical Nursing at Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City CampusMore details about Practical Nursing at Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,558
- Length
- 104 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,802
- Students counted
- 224
- Earned a year, estimated
- $46,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $13,173
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 11
Practical Nursing
Central Louisiana Technical Community College
Alexandria
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$42,700Price if you pay yourself$9,228198 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Practical Nursing at Central Louisiana Technical Community CollegeMore details about Practical Nursing at Central Louisiana Technical Community College
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,665
- Length
- 72 weeks, 38 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,377
- Students counted
- 213
- Earned a year, estimated
- $42,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,228
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 198
Licensed Practical Nurse
Delta College of Arts & Tech-Lafayette
Lafayette
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$22,600Price if you pay yourself$31,00015 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Licensed Practical Nurse at Delta College of Arts & Tech-LafayetteMore details about Licensed Practical Nurse at Delta College of Arts & Tech-Lafayette
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,644
- Length
- 60 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,256
- Students counted
- 202
- Earned a year, estimated
- $22,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $31,000
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 15
Practical Nursing
Louisiana Delta Community College
Monroe
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$36,000Price if you pay yourself$8,940100 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Practical Nursing at Louisiana Delta Community CollegeMore details about Practical Nursing at Louisiana Delta Community College
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,010
- Length
- 72 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,940
- Students counted
- 100
- Earned a year, estimated
- $36,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,940
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 100
Practical Nurse
Compass Career College
Hammond
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$16,700Price if you pay yourself$29,10027 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Practical Nurse at Compass Career CollegeMore details about Practical Nurse at Compass Career College
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,175
- Length
- 65 weeks, 25 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,721
- Students counted
- 97
- Earned a year, estimated
- $16,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $29,100
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 27
Practical Nursing
Northwest Louisiana Technical College
Minden
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$41,000Price if you pay yourself$10,04485 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Practical Nursing at Northwest Louisiana Technical CollegeMore details about Practical Nursing at Northwest Louisiana Technical College
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,259
- Length
- 64 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,548
- Students counted
- 85
- Earned a year, estimated
- $41,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,044
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 85
Practical Nursing
Delta College, Inc
Covington
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$33,500Price if you pay yourself$31,00038 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Practical Nursing at Delta College, IncMore details about Practical Nursing at Delta College, Inc
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,376
- Length
- 60 weeks, 32 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,449
- Students counted
- 80
- Earned a year, estimated
- $33,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $31,000
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 38
Practical Nursing
Healthcare Training Institute LLC
Kenner
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$38,400Price if you pay yourself$30,44518 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Practical Nursing at Healthcare Training Institute LLCMore details about Practical Nursing at Healthcare Training Institute LLC
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,605
- Length
- 72 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,660
- Students counted
- 71
- Earned a year, estimated
- $38,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $30,445
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 18
Practical Nursing
Advance Nursing Training LLC
New Orleans
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$50,200Price if you pay yourself$24,40029 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Practical Nursing at Advance Nursing Training LLC
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,540
- Length
- 56 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,000
- Students counted
- 29
- Earned a year, estimated
- $50,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $24,400
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 29
Practical Nursing
SOWELA Technical Community College
Lake Charles
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$29,200Price if you pay yourself$13,93417 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Practical Nursing at SOWELA Technical Community CollegeMore details about Practical Nursing at SOWELA Technical Community College
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,297
- Length
- 60 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,474
- Students counted
- 17
- Earned a year, estimated
- $29,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $13,934
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 17
Practical Nursing
University of Arkansas at Monticello, COT- Crossett
Crossett, AR
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Classes are outside Louisiana; Louisiana approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$6,774Program website, Practical Nursing at University of Arkansas at Monticello, COT- CrossettMore details about Practical Nursing at University of Arkansas at Monticello, COT- Crossett
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 37 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $800
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,774
Vocational Nursing Program Certificate
Lamar State College-Orange
Orange, TX
Accredited school
Education and courses
Classes are outside Louisiana; Louisiana approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$6,783Program website, Vocational Nursing Program Certificate at Lamar State College-OrangeMore details about Vocational Nursing Program Certificate at Lamar State College-Orange
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 43 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,184
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,783
Practical Nursing Diploma
Fletcher Technical Community College
Schriever
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$9,576Program website, Practical Nursing Diploma at Fletcher Technical Community CollegeMore details about Practical Nursing Diploma at Fletcher Technical Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 60 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,141
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,576
Practical Nursing
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MS
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Classes are outside Louisiana; Louisiana approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$9,765Program website, Practical Nursing at Pearl River Community CollegeMore details about Practical Nursing at Pearl River Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 48 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,000
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,765
Practical Nursing - Technical Diploma
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$10,379Program website, Practical Nursing - Technical Diploma at Bossier Parish Community CollegeMore details about Practical Nursing - Technical Diploma at Bossier Parish Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 64 weeks, 36 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,950
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,379
Practical Nursing
Petra College
Hammond
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$13,000Program website, Practical Nursing at Petra CollegeMore details about Practical Nursing at Petra College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 54 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,045
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $13,000
Practical Nursing
Holmes Healthcare Training Center
New Orleans
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$16,400Program website, Practical Nursing at Holmes Healthcare Training CenterMore details about Practical Nursing at Holmes Healthcare Training Center
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 70 weeks, 32 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,100
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $16,400
No programs match these filters.
How to pay for LPN programs in Louisiana
WIOA funding can pay for LPN programs in Louisiana
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 Louisiana?
The programs Louisiana 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 | 23 at 23 schools | 35 at 28 schools |
| Most cost, if you pay yourself | $9,402 to $20,400 | Two-year degrees$10,854 to $23,030Bachelor's degrees$33,640 to $40,768 |
| Length | 58 to 68 weeks | 60 to 120 weeks |
| Finished the program | Left out | Left out |
| Working 6 months later | Left out | Left out |
| Earned a year, estimated | about $36,000 | about $61,800 |
| Trained with WIOA funding | at least 687 people | at least 214 people |
Already working as an LPN? 3 of the 35 RN programs in Louisiana 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 Louisiana
- programs with a price cost under $10,000
- 9 of 23
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 25th of 34
- other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
- 8 of 26
- LPN programs here, against the typical state's 13
- 23 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 New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Slidell and other Louisiana cities
Choosing an area filters the program list above. 7 more programs are in 7 other areas, 1 in smaller cities and towns.
Other training in Louisiana
How LPN programs compare with the rest of nursing and patient care: Nursing and patient care programs in Louisiana
- CDL training68 programs
- CNA classes21 programs
- Medical assistant training65 programs
- Phlebotomy training49 programs
- Welding classes52 programs
- HVAC training32 programs
- Medical billing and coding training54 programs
- EMT classes16 programs
- Electrician training33 programs
- Dental assistant programs23 programs
- Auto mechanic classes10 programs
- Pharmacy technician training38 programs
- Plumbing school10 programs
- CNC machinist training9 programs
- Carpentry classes5 programs
- Heavy equipment operator training13 programs
- Diesel mechanic training9 programs
- Cybersecurity training33 programs
- IT training84 programs
- Cosmetology school2 programs
- Barber school2 programs
- EKG technician programs29 programs
- Massage therapy school8 programs
- Paralegal programs20 programs
- Fire academy3 programs
- Surgical tech programs11 programs
- Radiology tech programs10 programs
- Culinary school10 programs
- Home health aide training1 program
- PTA programs9 programs
- Medical administrative assistant training44 programs
- Human resources training15 programs
- Medication aide training3 programs
- Industrial maintenance technician training40 programs
- Early childhood education programs5 programs
- Aircraft mechanic school5 programs
- Supply chain and logistics training9 programs
- Hospitality management programs3 programs
- Community health worker training1 program
- Coding and software development courses9 programs
- Lineman school7 programs
- Sterile processing technician training7 programs
- Sonography school2 programs
- Data analytics courses3 programs
- Administrative assistant training34 programs
- Respiratory therapy programs4 programs
- Medical lab technician programs10 programs
- AutoCAD and drafting courses14 programs
- Digital marketing courses6 programs
- Web and graphic design courses10 programs
- Health information technology programs12 programs
- Vet tech programs1 program
- Real estate school3 programs
- Patient care technician training19 programs
- OTA programs2 programs
- Crane operator training24 programs
- Interpreter and translator training1 program
- Home inspector training2 programs
- Forklift certification3 programs
- Personal trainer certification2 programs
- Healthcare administration programs4 programs
- Customer service training7 programs
- RBT certification training2 programs
- Mental health technician training3 programs
- Manufacturing technician training32 programs
- Electronics technician training4 programs
- Business administration programs13 programs
- Criminal justice programs14 programs
- Teacher assistant certification2 programs
- Auto body repair classes2 programs
- Merchant mariner training7 programs
- Sleep technician training1 program
- Solar and wind technician training1 program
- Water treatment operator training5 programs
- OSHA safety training6 programs
- Dialysis technician training4 programs
- Insurance license courses1 program
- Construction training programs25 programs
- Dental hygiene programs1 program
- Accounting and bookkeeping classes30 programs
- RN programs35 programs
- Project management certification27 programs
Where the Louisiana practical nursing program numbers come from
Which Louisiana practical nursing programs are on this list?
These are the practical nursing programs Louisiana 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 Louisiana offers.
How the prices and results of Louisiana 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 Louisiana figures?
The US Department of Labor's own results site lists Louisiana among the states with "known data quality concerns".11 We leave out the share working 6 months later for Louisiana: most of its programs report exactly 100%, which no other state comes close to. We leave out the share who finished for Louisiana: half of its programs report exactly 100%.
Sources for the facts about LPN programs in Louisiana
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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