LPN programs in California
27 LPN programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
26 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 In California, every program asks for a diploma or other schooling first, and 3 are taught partly or fully online.
See the 27 programsHow much do LPN programs cost in California?
$2,912 to $29,792
is what most programs cost if you pay yourself
All 27 programs with a price: $950 to $41,981
- Finished the program
- 79%
- Working 6 months later
- 86%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $54,900
- Length
- 49 to 71 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
LPN programs in Los Angeles, Riverside, Visalia and other California cities
Choosing an area filters the list below. 8 more programs are in 8 other areas, 1 in smaller cities and towns.
All 27 LPN programs in California approved for funding
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27 programs
Vocational Nurse
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts, San Jose
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$37,638Program 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
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $37,638
Vocational Nursing
San Joaquin Valley College - Central Administration Office, Visalia
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$41,981School 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
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $41,981
Licensed Vocational Nurse
California Nurses Educational Institute, Rancho Mirage
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$57,400Price if you pay yourself$35,400Program 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
- a year, estimated
- $57,400
- price
- $35,400
Vocational Nurse
Career Development Institute, Inc., Los Angeles
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$33,578Program website, Vocational Nurse at Career Development Institute, Inc.More details about Vocational Nurse at Career Development Institute, Inc.
- 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
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $33,578
Vocational Nursing
Homestead Schools, Inc., Torrance
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
- a year, estimated
- $58,500
- price
- $33,150
Vocational Nurse
Clovis Adult Education, Clovis
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$49,600Price if you pay yourself$12,000School 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
- a year, estimated
- $49,600
- price
- $12,000
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
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $5,500
Vocational Nursing
Glendale Career College, Glendale
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
- a year, estimated
- $54,600
- price
- $33,906
Vocational Nurse Program
Beaumont Adult School, Beaumont
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$57,300Price if you pay yourself$30,025Program 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
- a year, estimated
- $57,300
- price
- $30,025
Vocational Nursing
Angeles Institute, LLC, Artesia
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
- a year, estimated
- $37,400
- price
- $28,980
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Fresno Adult School, Fresno
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$46,700Price if you pay yourself$1,750Program 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
- a year, estimated
- $46,700
- price
- $1,750
Vocational Nurse
North Orange County Regional Occupational Program, Anaheim
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$39,200Price if you pay yourself$19,550Program 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
- a year, estimated
- $39,200
- price
- $19,550
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Inland Career Education Center - San Bernardino Adult School, San Bernardino
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$34,700Price if you pay yourself$5,300More 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
- a year, estimated
- $34,700
- price
- $5,300
Vocational Nursing
Sacramento City USD-Charles A. Jones, Sacramento
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$66,000Price if you pay yourself$25,000Program 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
- a year, estimated
- $66,000
- price
- $25,000
Licensed Vocational Nurse (AS Degree)
Lassen Community College, Susanville
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$57,500Price if you pay yourself$3,025Program 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
- a year, estimated
- $57,500
- price
- $3,025
Licensed Vocational Nursing
Butte College, Oroville
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$44,300Price if you pay yourself$2,611School 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
- a year, estimated
- $44,300
- price
- $2,611
Vocational Nursing Program
Tulare Adult School, Tulare
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$54,900Price if you pay yourself$8,250Program 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
- a year, estimated
- $54,900
- price
- $8,250
Licensed Vocational Nursing, CA
College of the Redwoods, Eureka
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$55,200Price if you pay yourself$2,233School 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
- a year, estimated
- $55,200
- price
- $2,233
Vocational Nurse
Kern High School District-BAS, Bakersfield
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$55,700Price if you pay yourself$950Program 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
- a year, estimated
- $55,700
- price
- $950
Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education, La Puente
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$45,700Price if you pay yourself$6,759Program 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
- a year, estimated
- $45,700
- price
- $6,759
Vocational Nursing Program
Pacific Times Healthcare College, Corona
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
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $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
- a year, estimated
- $66,600
- price
- $23,780
Vocational Nursing
Sutter County Superintendent Of Schools, Yuba City
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$64,300Price if you pay yourself$18,000School 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
- a year, estimated
- $64,300
- price
- $18,000
Licensed Vocational Nursing - AS Degree
College of the Redwoods, Eureka
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,222School 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
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $2,222
Vocational Nurse
Contra Costa Medical Career College, Antioch
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
- a year, estimated
- $35,400
- price
- $29,560
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Associates of Science
Feather River College, Quincy
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
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $2,403
Licensed Vocational Nursing C.A.
Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo
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
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $2,800
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How to pay for LPN programs in California
Workforce funding can pay for LPN programs in California
Every program on this page is approved for public workforce funding, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.2People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.3
Ask at an American Job Center
Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).4
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.56
GI Bill for LPN programs
Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.7
The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.
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 public workforce funding (the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). The list 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 California practical nursing program prices are reported
The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.
What the graduate results of these programs measure
The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.
Why do some practical nursing programs say "Not reported"?
Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.
Why the kind of school is left off each program
The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.
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
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- 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