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LPN programs in Arkansas

31 LPN (licensed practical nurse) programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

29 schools offer these practical nursing programs, and Arkansas 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 Arkansas, 23 of the 31 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent and 8 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 31 programs here are practical nursing (LPN, 29 programs) and practical nursing (associate degree, 2 programs).

See the 31 programs

How much do LPN programs cost in Arkansas?

$7,980 to $12,890 is what most LPN programs in Arkansas cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 30 programs with a price. All of them: $2,879 to $18,218

In the typical program

Finished the program
65%
Working 6 months later
65%
Earned a year, estimated
about $37,900
Length
Not reported
None of the 31 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 Arkansas may also offer LPN programs. How these figures are made

Are there free LPN programs in Arkansas?

All 31 LPN programs in Arkansas approved for WIOA funding

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31 programs

  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Licensed Practical Nursing - TC

    SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SACC) - EAST & WEST El Dorado

    El Dorado

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SACC) - EAST & WEST El Dorado, El DoradoPractical nursing (LPN) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$31,500
    Price if you pay yourself$17,663
    School website, Licensed Practical Nursing - TC at SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SACC) - EAST & WEST El Dorado
    More details about Licensed Practical Nursing - TC at SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SACC) - EAST & WEST El Dorado
    Finished
    36%
    Working at 6 months
    57%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,887
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $9,752
    Students counted
    620
    Earned a year, estimated
    $31,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $17,663
    School website, Licensed Practical Nursing - TC at SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SACC) - EAST & WEST El Dorado
  • Practical nursing (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Practical Nursing (Associate's Degree)

    Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus

    Ozark

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus, OzarkPractical nursing (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$44,100
    Price if you pay yourself$17,332
    School website, Practical Nursing (Associate's Degree) at Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus
    More details about Practical Nursing (Associate's Degree) at Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus
    Finished
    47%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,028
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,040
    Students counted
    551
    Earned a year, estimated
    $44,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $17,332
    School website, Practical Nursing (Associate's Degree) at Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus
  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Licensed Practical Nursing

    Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Newport 2 Yr)

    Newport

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Newport 2 Yr), NewportPractical nursing (LPN) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$41,300
    Price if you pay yourself$9,346

    8 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Licensed Practical Nursing at Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Newport 2 Yr)
    More details about Licensed Practical Nursing at Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Newport 2 Yr)
    Finished
    71%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,332
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,200
    Students counted
    540
    Earned a year, estimated
    $41,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,346
    students trained with WIOA funding
    8
    School website, Licensed Practical Nursing at Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Newport 2 Yr)
  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Practical Nursing

    Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Jonesboro 2 Yr)

    Jonesboro

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Jonesboro 2 Yr), JonesboroPractical nursing (LPN) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$41,300
    Price if you pay yourself$9,346

    6 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Practical Nursing at Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Jonesboro 2 Yr)
    More details about Practical Nursing at Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Jonesboro 2 Yr)
    Finished
    71%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,332
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,200
    Students counted
    540
    Earned a year, estimated
    $41,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,346
    students trained with WIOA funding
    6
    Program website, Practical Nursing at Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Jonesboro 2 Yr)
  • Practical nursing (LPN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Technical Certificate Practical Nursing

    Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Marked Tree 2 Yr)

    Marked Tree

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Marked Tree 2 Yr), Marked TreePractical nursing (LPN) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$41,300
    Price if you pay yourself$9,346
    Program website, Technical Certificate Practical Nursing at Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Marked Tree 2 Yr)
    More details about Technical Certificate Practical Nursing at Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Marked Tree 2 Yr)
    Finished
    71%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,332
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,200
    Students counted
    540
    Earned a year, estimated
    $41,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,346
    Program website, Technical Certificate Practical Nursing at Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Marked Tree 2 Yr)
  • Practical nursing (LPN)HybridEducation and courses

    Licensed Practical Nurse

    Baptist Health College Little Rock

    Little Rock

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Baptist Health College Little Rock, Little RockPractical nursing (LPN) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$35,700
    Price if you pay yourself$2,879

    7 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Licensed Practical Nurse at Baptist Health College Little Rock
    More details about Licensed Practical Nurse at Baptist Health College Little Rock
    Finished
    63%
    Working at 6 months
    53%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,931
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,715
    Students counted
    522
    Earned a year, estimated
    $35,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,879
    students trained with WIOA funding
    7
    Program website, Licensed Practical Nurse at Baptist Health College Little Rock
  • Practical nursing (LPN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

    Arkansas State Univerity (Asu) - Three Rivers (Fmrly College Of Ouachitas)

    Malvern

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Arkansas State Univerity (Asu) - Three Rivers (Fmrly College Of Ouachitas), MalvernPractical nursing (LPN) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$43,700
    Price if you pay yourself$10,535

    6 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at Arkansas State Univerity (Asu) - Three Rivers (Fmrly College Of Ouachitas)
    More details about Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at Arkansas State Univerity (Asu) - Three Rivers (Fmrly College Of Ouachitas)
    Finished
    36%
    Working at 6 months
    61%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,922
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,200
    Students counted
    472
    Earned a year, estimated
    $43,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,535
    students trained with WIOA funding
    6
    Program website, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at Arkansas State Univerity (Asu) - Three Rivers (Fmrly College Of Ouachitas)
  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Practical Nursing

    Uam College Of Technology - Mcgehee

    McGehee

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Uam College Of Technology - Mcgehee, McGeheePractical nursing (LPN) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$29,400
    Price if you pay yourself$11,444
    Program website, Practical Nursing at Uam College Of Technology - Mcgehee
    More details about Practical Nursing at Uam College Of Technology - Mcgehee
    Finished
    24%
    Working at 6 months
    56%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,338
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $5,899
    Students counted
    303
    Earned a year, estimated
    $29,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,444
    Program website, Practical Nursing at Uam College Of Technology - Mcgehee
  • Practical nursing (LPN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

    Uam College Of Technology

    Crossett

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Uam College Of Technology, CrossettPractical nursing (LPN) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$24,600
    Price if you pay yourself$6,934
    Program website, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses at Uam College Of Technology
    More details about Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses at Uam College Of Technology
    Finished
    22%
    Working at 6 months
    51%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,156
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,286
    Students counted
    302
    Earned a year, estimated
    $24,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,934
    Program website, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses at Uam College Of Technology
  • Practical nursing (LPN)HybridEducation and courses

    Practical Nursing (IHE)

    Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus

    Ozark

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus, OzarkPractical nursing (LPN) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$46,300
    Price if you pay yourself$17,015
    School website, Practical Nursing (IHE) at Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus
    More details about Practical Nursing (IHE) at Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus
    Finished
    73%
    Working at 6 months
    89%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,564
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,100
    Students counted
    271
    Earned a year, estimated
    $46,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $17,015
    School website, Practical Nursing (IHE) at Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus
  • Practical nursing (LPN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Practical Nursing

    Arkansas State University Beebe Searcy Campus

    Searcy

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Arkansas State University Beebe Searcy Campus, SearcyPractical nursing (LPN) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$40,500
    Price if you pay yourself$10,516

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Practical Nursing at Arkansas State University Beebe Searcy Campus
    Finished
    58%
    Working at 6 months
    62%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,129
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $990
    Students counted
    265
    Earned a year, estimated
    $40,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,516
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personEducation and courses

    Licensed Practical Nursing

    University Of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton (Uaccm)

    Morrilton

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    University Of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton (Uaccm), MorriltonPractical nursing (LPN) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$40,700
    Price if you pay yourself$11,799

    23 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Licensed Practical Nursing at University Of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton (Uaccm)
    More details about Licensed Practical Nursing at University Of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton (Uaccm)
    Finished
    76%
    Working at 6 months
    72%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,180
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $927
    Students counted
    262
    Earned a year, estimated
    $40,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,799
    students trained with WIOA funding
    23
    Program website, Licensed Practical Nursing at University Of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton (Uaccm)
  • Practical nursing (LPN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Licensed Vocational Nursing

    TEXARKANA College

    Texarkana, TX

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    TEXARKANA College, Texarkana, TXPractical nursing (LPN) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Classes are outside Arkansas; Arkansas approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimated$41,100
    Price if you pay yourself$9,270

    8 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Licensed Vocational Nursing at TEXARKANA College
    More details about Licensed Vocational Nursing at TEXARKANA College
    Finished
    67%
    Working at 6 months
    72%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,280
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,813
    Students counted
    259
    Earned a year, estimated
    $41,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,270
    students trained with WIOA funding
    8
    School website, Licensed Vocational Nursing at TEXARKANA College
  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    LPN (CP-CNA embedded)

    University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht)

    Hope

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht), HopePractical nursing (LPN) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$40,100
    Price if you pay yourself$10,642
    Program website, LPN (CP-CNA embedded) at University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht)
    More details about LPN (CP-CNA embedded) at University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht)
    Finished
    45%
    Working at 6 months
    52%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,037
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,209
    Students counted
    248
    Earned a year, estimated
    $40,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,642
    Program website, LPN (CP-CNA embedded) at University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht)
  • Practical nursing (LPN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Practical Nursing Technical Certificate

    Arkansas State University (Asu) - Beebe/Heber Springs

    Heber Springs

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Arkansas State University (Asu) - Beebe/Heber Springs, Heber SpringsPractical nursing (LPN) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$44,500
    Price if you pay yourself$10,516
    More details about Practical Nursing Technical Certificate at Arkansas State University (Asu) - Beebe/Heber Springs
    Finished
    50%
    Working at 6 months
    63%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,132
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $990
    Students counted
    244
    Earned a year, estimated
    $44,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,516
  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personEducation and courses

    Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

    UofA - PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE

    North Little Rock

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    UofA - PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE, North Little RockPractical nursing (LPN) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$33,000
    Price if you pay yourself$13,254

    11 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at UofA - PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE
    More details about Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at UofA - PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE
    Finished
    37%
    Working at 6 months
    58%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,245
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,100
    Students counted
    212
    Earned a year, estimated
    $33,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $13,254
    students trained with WIOA funding
    11
    Program website, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at UofA - PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE
  • Practical nursing (LPN)HybridEducation and courses

    LPN (Technical Certificate)

    North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)

    Harrison

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus), HarrisonPractical nursing (LPN) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$39,300
    Price if you pay yourself$10,171

    24 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, LPN (Technical Certificate) at North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)
    More details about LPN (Technical Certificate) at North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)
    Finished
    50%
    Working at 6 months
    69%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,826
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,745
    Students counted
    209
    Earned a year, estimated
    $39,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,171
    students trained with WIOA funding
    24
    Program website, LPN (Technical Certificate) at North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)
  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Licensed Practical Nursing

    Ozarka College

    Melbourne

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ozarka College, MelbournePractical nursing (LPN) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$38,200
    Price if you pay yourself$9,000

    24 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Licensed Practical Nursing at Ozarka College
    More details about Licensed Practical Nursing at Ozarka College
    Finished
    68%
    Working at 6 months
    73%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,560
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    186
    Earned a year, estimated
    $38,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,000
    students trained with WIOA funding
    24
    School website, Licensed Practical Nursing at Ozarka College
  • Practical nursing (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Practical Nursing AAS

    Uam College Of Technology

    Crossett

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Uam College Of Technology, CrossettPractical nursing (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$37,700
    Price if you pay yourself$18,218
    Program website, Practical Nursing AAS at Uam College Of Technology
    More details about Practical Nursing AAS at Uam College Of Technology
    Finished
    78%
    Working at 6 months
    54%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,421
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $5,329
    Students counted
    158
    Earned a year, estimated
    $37,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $18,218
    Program website, Practical Nursing AAS at Uam College Of Technology
  • Practical nursing (LPN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Licensed Practical Nursing- TC

    Arkansas Northeastern College (Anc)

    Blytheville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Arkansas Northeastern College (Anc), BlythevillePractical nursing (LPN) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$33,900
    Price if you pay yourself$10,199

    6 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Licensed Practical Nursing- TC at Arkansas Northeastern College (Anc)
    More details about Licensed Practical Nursing- TC at Arkansas Northeastern College (Anc)
    Finished
    45%
    Working at 6 months
    56%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,467
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $3,406
    Students counted
    142
    Earned a year, estimated
    $33,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,199
    students trained with WIOA funding
    6
    School website, Licensed Practical Nursing- TC at Arkansas Northeastern College (Anc)
  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personEducation and courses

    Practical Nursing

    NORTHWEST Technical Institute (NWTI)

    Springdale

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    NORTHWEST Technical Institute (NWTI), SpringdalePractical nursing (LPN) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$37,400
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported

    12 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Practical Nursing at NORTHWEST Technical Institute (NWTI)
    More details about Practical Nursing at NORTHWEST Technical Institute (NWTI)
    Finished
    91%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,360
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    136
    Earned a year, estimated
    $37,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    students trained with WIOA funding
    12
    School website, Practical Nursing at NORTHWEST Technical Institute (NWTI)
  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Practical Nursing-TC

    PHILLIPS COMMUNITY COLLEGE UNIV OF AR (PCCUA)

    Helena

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    PHILLIPS COMMUNITY COLLEGE UNIV OF AR (PCCUA), HelenaPractical nursing (LPN) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$34,100
    Price if you pay yourself$5,740
    Program website, Practical Nursing-TC at PHILLIPS COMMUNITY COLLEGE UNIV OF AR (PCCUA)
    More details about Practical Nursing-TC at PHILLIPS COMMUNITY COLLEGE UNIV OF AR (PCCUA)
    Finished
    29%
    Working at 6 months
    62%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,519
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,000
    Students counted
    134
    Earned a year, estimated
    $34,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,740
    Program website, Practical Nursing-TC at PHILLIPS COMMUNITY COLLEGE UNIV OF AR (PCCUA)
  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Practical Nursing-TC

    PHILLIPS Community College of the Univ. of Arkansas (PCCCUA)

    Stuttgart

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    PHILLIPS Community College of the Univ. of Arkansas (PCCCUA), StuttgartPractical nursing (LPN) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$34,100
    Price if you pay yourself$6,116
    Program website, Practical Nursing-TC at PHILLIPS Community College of the Univ. of Arkansas (PCCCUA)
    More details about Practical Nursing-TC at PHILLIPS Community College of the Univ. of Arkansas (PCCCUA)
    Finished
    29%
    Working at 6 months
    62%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,519
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,100
    Students counted
    134
    Earned a year, estimated
    $34,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,116
    Program website, Practical Nursing-TC at PHILLIPS Community College of the Univ. of Arkansas (PCCCUA)
  • Practical nursing (LPN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Practical Nursing

    Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH)

    Mountain Home

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH), Mountain HomePractical nursing (LPN) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$35,400
    Price if you pay yourself$7,640

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Practical Nursing at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH)
    More details about Practical Nursing at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH)
    Finished
    74%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,853
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $800
    Students counted
    134
    Earned a year, estimated
    $35,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,640
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    Program website, Practical Nursing at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH)
  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Technical Certificate Practical Nursing

    Univ of Arkansas Community College - Batesville (UACCB)

    Batesville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Univ of Arkansas Community College - Batesville (UACCB), BatesvillePractical nursing (LPN) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$31,100
    Price if you pay yourself$4,494

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Technical Certificate Practical Nursing at Univ of Arkansas Community College - Batesville (UACCB)
    More details about Technical Certificate Practical Nursing at Univ of Arkansas Community College - Batesville (UACCB)
    Finished
    43%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,785
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $720
    Students counted
    118
    Earned a year, estimated
    $31,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,494
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
    School website, Technical Certificate Practical Nursing at Univ of Arkansas Community College - Batesville (UACCB)
  • Practical nursing (LPN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

    National Park College (Npc)

    Hot Springs

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    National Park College (Npc), Hot SpringsPractical nursing (LPN) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$39,800
    Price if you pay yourself$15,600

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at National Park College (Npc)
    More details about Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at National Park College (Npc)
    Finished
    65%
    Working at 6 months
    64%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,940
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $3,500
    Students counted
    100
    Earned a year, estimated
    $39,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $15,600
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
    School website, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at National Park College (Npc)
  • Practical nursing (LPN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Practical Nursing - TC

    East Arkansas Community College (Eacc)

    Forrest City

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    East Arkansas Community College (Eacc), Forrest CityPractical nursing (LPN) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$37,800
    Price if you pay yourself$5,800
    Program website, Practical Nursing - TC at East Arkansas Community College (Eacc)
    More details about Practical Nursing - TC at East Arkansas Community College (Eacc)
    Finished
    68%
    Working at 6 months
    65%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,439
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,350
    Students counted
    81
    Earned a year, estimated
    $37,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,800
    Program website, Practical Nursing - TC at East Arkansas Community College (Eacc)
  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personEducation and courses

    Licensed Practical Nursing - TC

    University Of Arkansas Community College - Rich Mountain (Uaccrm)

    Mena

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    University Of Arkansas Community College - Rich Mountain (Uaccrm), MenaPractical nursing (LPN) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$37,900
    Price if you pay yourself$10,022

    5 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Licensed Practical Nursing - TC at University Of Arkansas Community College - Rich Mountain (Uaccrm)
    More details about Licensed Practical Nursing - TC at University Of Arkansas Community College - Rich Mountain (Uaccrm)
    Finished
    83%
    Working at 6 months
    64%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,477
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,701
    Students counted
    78
    Earned a year, estimated
    $37,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,022
    students trained with WIOA funding
    5
    Program website, Licensed Practical Nursing - TC at University Of Arkansas Community College - Rich Mountain (Uaccrm)
  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Practical Nursing TC

    BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)

    Pocahontas

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    BLACK River Technical College (BRTC), PocahontasPractical nursing (LPN) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$40,000
    Price if you pay yourself$14,716

    24 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Practical Nursing TC at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
    More details about Practical Nursing TC at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
    Finished
    66%
    Working at 6 months
    86%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,994
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $4,200
    Students counted
    57
    Earned a year, estimated
    $40,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $14,716
    students trained with WIOA funding
    24
    School website, Practical Nursing TC at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Licensed Practical Nursing

    Indian Capital Technology Center (Ictech) - Sallisaw Campus

    Sallisaw, OK

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Indian Capital Technology Center (Ictech) - Sallisaw Campus, Sallisaw, OKPractical nursing (LPN) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Classes are outside Arkansas; Arkansas approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimated$23,300
    Price if you pay yourself$6,813
    More details about Licensed Practical Nursing at Indian Capital Technology Center (Ictech) - Sallisaw Campus
    Finished
    98%
    Working at 6 months
    93%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,822
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,051
    Students counted
    46
    Earned a year, estimated
    $23,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,813
  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personEducation and courses

    Practical Nursing

    Southern Arkansas University (SAU) Tech

    Camden

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Southern Arkansas University (SAU) Tech, CamdenPractical nursing (LPN) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$37,700
    Price if you pay yourself$16,847
    Program website, Practical Nursing at Southern Arkansas University (SAU) Tech
    More details about Practical Nursing at Southern Arkansas University (SAU) Tech
    Finished
    98%
    Working at 6 months
    88%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,428
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,337
    Students counted
    45
    Earned a year, estimated
    $37,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $16,847
    Program website, Practical Nursing at Southern Arkansas University (SAU) Tech

How to pay for LPN programs in Arkansas

WIOA funding can pay for LPN programs in Arkansas

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 Arkansas?

The programs Arkansas approved for workforce funding in each, side by side. The figures are the typical program's, as on the two pages.

LPNthis pageRN
Programs31 at 29 schools38 at 33 schools
Most cost, if you pay yourself$7,980 to $12,890Two-year degrees$10,172 to $14,651Bachelor's degrees$25,662 to $38,941
LengthNot reportedNot enough data
Finished the program65%49%
Working 6 months later65%71%
Earned a year, estimatedabout $37,900about $56,000
Trained with WIOA fundingat least 179 peopleat least 169 people

Already working as an LPN? 5 of the 38 RN programs in Arkansas are LPN-to-RN bridge programs, which lead to a two-year degree; most cost $11,777 to $23,147.

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 Arkansas

programs with a price cost under $10,000
13 of 30
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
22nd of 34
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
12 of 26
LPN programs here, against the typical state's 13
31 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 Jonesboro, Little Rock, El Dorado and other Arkansas cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 8 more programs are in 8 other areas, 15 in smaller cities and towns.

Other training in Arkansas

How LPN programs compare with the rest of nursing and patient care: Nursing and patient care programs in Arkansas

Where the Arkansas practical nursing program numbers come from

Which Arkansas practical nursing programs are on this list?

These are the practical nursing programs Arkansas 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 Arkansas offers.

How the prices and results of Arkansas 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 Arkansas

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
  2. National Council of State Boards of Nursing: U.S. Members
  3. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  4. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  5. 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)
  6. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  8. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  9. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  10. 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