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LPN programs in Kansas

13 LPN programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

13 schools offer these practical nursing programs, and Kansas 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 Kansas, 2 of the 13 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 1 is taught partly or fully online.

See the 13 programs

How much do LPN programs cost in Kansas?

$6,171 to $11,666

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 13 programs with a price: $3,365 to $22,244

Finished the program
84%
Working 6 months later
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Length
Not reported for most programs

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Kansas may also offer LPN programs. How these figures are made

Are there free LPN programs in Kansas?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

LPN programs in Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka and other Kansas cities

Choosing an area filters the list below. 2 more programs are in 2 other areas, 2 in smaller cities and towns.

All 13 LPN programs in Kansas approved for funding

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13 programs

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

    Practical Nurse

    WSU Tech, Wichita

    High school diploma or equivalent

    WSU Tech, Wichita · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$37,200
    Price if you pay yourself$6,171
    School website, Practical Nurse at WSU Tech
    More details about Practical Nurse at WSU Tech
    Finished
    82%
    Working at 6 months
    4%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,299
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,174
    Students counted
    829
    a year, estimated
    $37,200
    price
    $6,171

  • Practical nursing (LPN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Licensed Practical Nursing

    Neosho County Community College-Chanute, Chanute

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Neosho County Community College-Chanute, Chanute · Practical nursing (LPN) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,280
    School website, Licensed Practical Nursing at Neosho County Community College-Chanute
    More details about Licensed Practical Nursing at Neosho County Community College-Chanute
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 39 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,445
    Students counted
    153
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $8,280

  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personNo diploma needed

    Practical Nursing

    Washburn Institute of Technology, Topeka

    No diploma needed

    Washburn Institute of Technology, Topeka · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$11,666
    More details about Practical Nursing at Washburn Institute of Technology
    Finished
    84%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $4,335
    Students counted
    124
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $11,666

  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personEducation and courses

    Practical Nursing

    Mid-America College of Health Sciences, Merriam

    Education and courses

    Mid-America College of Health Sciences, Merriam · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$53,000
    Price if you pay yourself$22,244
    Program website, Practical Nursing at Mid-America College of Health Sciences
    More details about Practical Nursing at Mid-America College of Health Sciences
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,260
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,419
    Students counted
    47
    a year, estimated
    $53,000
    price
    $22,244

  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personPrerequisite courses

    Practical Nursing

    Manhattan Area Technical College, Manhattan

    Prerequisite courses

    Manhattan Area Technical College, Manhattan · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$17,965
    School website, Practical Nursing at Manhattan Area Technical College
    More details about Practical Nursing at Manhattan Area Technical College
    Finished
    83%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,501
    Students counted
    31
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $17,965

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

    Nursing-LPN

    Seward County Community College, Liberal

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Seward County Community College, Liberal · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,886
    Program website, Nursing-LPN at Seward County Community College
    More details about Nursing-LPN at Seward County Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,175
    Students counted
    28
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $7,886

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

    Practical Nursing

    Crowder College, Neosho, MO

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Crowder College, Neosho, MO · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

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

    Earned a year, estimated$47,800
    Price if you pay yourself$4,831
    Program website, Practical Nursing at Crowder College
    More details about Practical Nursing at Crowder College
    Finished
    80%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,960
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $4,421
    Students counted
    15
    a year, estimated
    $47,800
    price
    $4,831

  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personEducation and courses

    Practical Nursing Certificate

    Johnson County Community College, Overland Park

    Education and courses

    Johnson County Community College, Overland Park · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,365
    Program website, Practical Nursing Certificate at Johnson County Community College
    More details about Practical Nursing Certificate at Johnson County Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,060
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,365

  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personEducation and courses

    Practical Nurse (LPN)

    KCKCC Technical Education Center, Kansas City

    Education and courses

    KCKCC Technical Education Center, Kansas City · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,637
    School website, Practical Nurse (LPN) at KCKCC Technical Education Center
    More details about Practical Nurse (LPN) at KCKCC Technical Education Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $541
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,637

  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personNo diploma needed

    Practical Nursing

    Hutchinson Community College, Hutchinson

    No diploma needed

    Hutchinson Community College, Hutchinson · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,043
    More details about Practical Nursing at Hutchinson Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $3,072
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $8,043

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

    Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate

    Donnelly College, Kansas City

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Donnelly College, Kansas City · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$11,144
    More details about Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate at Donnelly 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
    $907
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $11,144

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

    Bi-Level Nursing Program - LPN

    Labette Community College, Parsons

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Labette Community College, Parsons · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$11,628
    School website, Bi-Level Nursing Program - LPN at Labette Community College
    More details about Bi-Level Nursing Program - LPN at Labette Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $3,180
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $11,628

  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personEducation and courses

    Practical Nursing

    Flint Hills Technical College, Emporia

    Education and courses

    Flint Hills Technical College, Emporia · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$14,128
    More details about Practical Nursing at Flint Hills Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,365
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $14,128

How to pay for LPN programs in Kansas

Workforce funding can pay for LPN programs in Kansas

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 Kansas practical nursing program numbers come from

Which Kansas practical nursing programs are on this list?

These are the practical nursing programs Kansas 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 Kansas offers.

How Kansas 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 Kansas

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