LPN programs in Houston, Texas
14 LPN (licensed practical nurse) programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
13 schools offer these practical nursing programs with classes in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands area, and every one is approved 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 Houston, 2 of the 14 programs take students without a high school diploma, 10 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 2 ask for earlier courses first.
All 14 are the same kind of program: practical nursing (LPN).
See the 14 programsAll 86 LPN programs in Texas, including online programs
How much do LPN programs cost in Houston?
$4,113 to $24,910 is what most LPN programs in Houston cost if you pay yourself
That is the middle half of the 14 programs with a price. All of them: $3,093 to $30,000
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- 67%
- Working 6 months later
- 81%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $45,500
- Length
- Not reported
- None of the 14 programs report it
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Houston may also offer LPN programs. How these figures are made
All 14 LPN programs in Houston approved for WIOA funding
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14 programs
Vocational Nursing
Texas Health School
Houston
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$49,600Price if you pay yourself$26,595186 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Vocational Nursing at Texas Health SchoolMore details about Vocational Nursing at Texas Health School
- Finished
- 72%
- Working at 6 months
- 63%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,391
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $2,370
- Students counted
- 476
- Earned a year, estimated
- $49,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $26,595
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 186
Vocational Nursing Program (LVN) Certificate of Technology
San Jacinto College District
Pasadena
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$45,500Price if you pay yourself$3,51014 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Vocational Nursing Program (LVN) Certificate of Technology at San Jacinto College DistrictMore details about Vocational Nursing Program (LVN) Certificate of Technology at San Jacinto College District
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 96%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,363
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $3,552
- Students counted
- 203
- Earned a year, estimated
- $45,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,510
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 14
Vocational Nursing Certificate
Alvin Community College
Alvin
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$40,900Price if you pay yourself$4,01411 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Vocational Nursing Certificate at Alvin Community CollegeMore details about Vocational Nursing Certificate at Alvin Community College
- Finished
- 55%
- Working at 6 months
- 86%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,231
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $2,469
- Students counted
- 200
- Earned a year, estimated
- $40,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,014
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 11
Vocational Nursing (Evening Program)
The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc
Houston
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$56,300Price if you pay yourself$28,50018 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Vocational Nursing (Evening Program) at The Vocational Nursing Institute IncMore details about Vocational Nursing (Evening Program) at The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc
- Finished
- 72%
- Working at 6 months
- 42%
- Earned in a quarter
- $14,069
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $195
- Students counted
- 158
- Earned a year, estimated
- $56,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $28,500
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 18
Vocational Nursing Certificate
Kingwood College (Lone Star College System)
Kingwood
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$45,600Price if you pay yourself$4,93210 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Vocational Nursing Certificate at Kingwood College (Lone Star College System)More details about Vocational Nursing Certificate at Kingwood College (Lone Star College System)
- Finished
- 41%
- Working at 6 months
- 78%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,400
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $5,200
- Students counted
- 146
- Earned a year, estimated
- $45,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,932
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 10
Vocational Nursing
The College of Health Care Professions
Houston
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$47,600Price if you pay yourself$30,00022 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Vocational Nursing at The College of Health Care ProfessionsMore details about Vocational Nursing at The College of Health Care Professions
- Finished
- 67%
- Working at 6 months
- 88%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,897
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 128
- Earned a year, estimated
- $47,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $30,000
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 22
Vocational Nursing
Bell Tech Career Institute Inc
Houston
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,100Price if you pay yourself$17,39040 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Vocational Nursing at Bell Tech Career Institute IncMore details about Vocational Nursing at Bell Tech Career Institute Inc
- Finished
- 60%
- Working at 6 months
- 68%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,271
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $4,710
- Students counted
- 114
- Earned a year, estimated
- $37,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $17,390
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 40
Certificate in Vocational Nursing VN1
Lee College
Baytown
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$43,400Price if you pay yourself$3,0936 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Certificate in Vocational Nursing VN1 at Lee CollegeMore details about Certificate in Vocational Nursing VN1 at Lee College
- Finished
- 93%
- Working at 6 months
- 83%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,842
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $2,247
- Students counted
- 109
- Earned a year, estimated
- $43,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,093
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 6
Vocational Nursing Certificate
Montgomery College Lone Star College System
Conroe
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$46,700Price if you pay yourself$4,9328 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Vocational Nursing Certificate at Montgomery College Lone Star College SystemMore details about Vocational Nursing Certificate at Montgomery College Lone Star College System
- Finished
- 64%
- Working at 6 months
- 77%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,668
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $5,200
- Students counted
- 93
- Earned a year, estimated
- $46,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,932
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 8
Licensed Vocational Nursing
Brazosport College
Lake Jackson
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$36,900Price if you pay yourself$4,4098 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Licensed Vocational Nursing at Brazosport CollegeMore details about Licensed Vocational Nursing at Brazosport College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- 81%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,228
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $3,780
- Students counted
- 47
- Earned a year, estimated
- $36,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,409
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 8
Vocational Nursing Program
Edwin's Healthcare Institute
Stafford
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$49,400Price if you pay yourself$12,4007 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Vocational Nursing Program at Edwin's Healthcare InstituteMore details about Vocational Nursing Program at Edwin's Healthcare Institute
- Finished
- 70%
- Working at 6 months
- 81%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,338
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $7,600
- Students counted
- 44
- Earned a year, estimated
- $49,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,400
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 7
Vocational Nursing (Day Program)
The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc
Houston
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$40,600Price if you pay yourself$25,5007 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Vocational Nursing (Day Program) at The Vocational Nursing Institute IncMore details about Vocational Nursing (Day Program) at The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc
- Finished
- 56%
- Working at 6 months
- 80%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,159
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $195
- Students counted
- 36
- Earned a year, estimated
- $40,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $25,500
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 7
Licensed (Vocational) Practical Nurse
Houston Community College District
Houston
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$3,400Program website, Licensed (Vocational) Practical Nurse at Houston Community College DistrictMore details about Licensed (Vocational) Practical Nurse at Houston Community College District
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $5,368
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,400
Vocational Nursing Program 4-Quarter Option
Galen Health Institutes Inc. Dba Galen College Of Nursing (Houston)
Houston
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$23,140More details about Vocational Nursing Program 4-Quarter Option at Galen Health Institutes Inc. Dba Galen College Of Nursing (Houston)
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $23,140
No programs match these filters.
How to pay for LPN programs in Houston
WIOA funding can pay for LPN programs in Houston
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.
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Where the Houston practical nursing program numbers come from
Which Houston practical nursing programs are on this list?
These are the practical nursing programs with classes in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands area that are 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. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Texas page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.
How the prices and results of Houston 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 Houston
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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