LPN programs in North Carolina
16 LPN programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
16 schools offer these practical nursing programs, and North Carolina 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 North Carolina, every program asks for a diploma or other schooling first, and 3 are taught partly or fully online.
See the 16 programsHow much do LPN programs cost in North Carolina?
$3,326 to $4,731
is what most programs cost if you pay yourself
All 16 programs with a price: $400 to $6,800
- Finished the program
- 60%
- Working 6 months later
- 89%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $50,000
- Length
- 42 to 49 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 North Carolina may also offer LPN programs. How these figures are made
LPN programs in Charlotte, Fayetteville, Roanoke Rapids and other North Carolina cities
Choosing an area filters the list below. 7 more programs are in 7 other areas, 2 in smaller cities and towns and 1 online.
All 16 LPN programs in North Carolina approved for funding
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16 programs
Nursing-Practical Nursing Diploma (D45660)
Gaston College, Dallas
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$58,300Price if you pay yourself$4,705School website, Nursing-Practical Nursing Diploma (D45660) at Gaston CollegeMore details about Nursing-Practical Nursing Diploma (D45660) at Gaston College
- Finished
- 70%
- Working at 6 months
- 90%
- Earned in a quarter
- $14,577
- Length
- 42 weeks, 31 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,253
- Students counted
- 278
- a year, estimated
- $58,300
- price
- $4,705
Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
Fayetteville Technical Community College, Fayetteville
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$50,200Price if you pay yourself$4,809School website, Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) at Fayetteville Technical Community CollegeMore details about Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) at Fayetteville Technical Community College
- Finished
- 75%
- Working at 6 months
- 79%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,554
- Length
- 48 weeks, 14 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,390
- Students counted
- 236
- a year, estimated
- $50,200
- price
- $4,809
LPN
Halifax Community College, Weldon
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$48,600Price if you pay yourself$400School website, LPN at Halifax Community CollegeMore details about LPN at Halifax Community College
- Finished
- 34%
- Working at 6 months
- 81%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,153
- Length
- 16 weeks, 5 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $650
- Students counted
- 195
- a year, estimated
- $48,600
- price
- $400
Practical Nursing
Cape Fear Community College, Wilmington
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$44,200Price if you pay yourself$3,559School website, Practical Nursing at Cape Fear Community CollegeMore details about Practical Nursing at Cape Fear Community College
- Finished
- 67%
- Working at 6 months
- 85%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,046
- Length
- 42 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,815
- Students counted
- 165
- a year, estimated
- $44,200
- price
- $3,559
Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) - D45660
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, Hudson
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$50,500Price if you pay yourself$2,356Program website, Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) - D45660 at Caldwell Community College and Technical InstituteMore details about Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) - D45660 at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
- Finished
- 31%
- Working at 6 months
- 95%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,635
- Length
- 52 weeks, 32 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,789
- Students counted
- 161
- a year, estimated
- $50,500
- price
- $2,356
Practical Nursing, Diploma (D45660)
Cleveland Community College, Shelby
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$59,900Price if you pay yourself$3,344School website, Practical Nursing, Diploma (D45660) at Cleveland Community CollegeMore details about Practical Nursing, Diploma (D45660) at Cleveland Community College
- Finished
- 80%
- Working at 6 months
- 96%
- Earned in a quarter
- $14,966
- Length
- 42 weeks, 25 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,821
- Students counted
- 133
- a year, estimated
- $59,900
- price
- $3,344
Practical Nursing Diploma
Wayne Community College, Online, based in Goldsboro, NC
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$51,300Price if you pay yourself$3,307Program website, Practical Nursing Diploma at Wayne Community CollegeMore details about Practical Nursing Diploma at Wayne Community College
- Finished
- 74%
- Working at 6 months
- 81%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,817
- Length
- 44 weeks, 21 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,750
- Students counted
- 90
- a year, estimated
- $51,300
- price
- $3,307
Practical Nursing
Southeastern Community College, Whiteville
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$40,300Price if you pay yourself$4,075School website, Practical Nursing at Southeastern Community CollegeMore details about Practical Nursing at Southeastern Community College
- Finished
- 48%
- Working at 6 months
- 92%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,081
- Length
- 48 weeks, 13 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,454
- Students counted
- 90
- a year, estimated
- $40,300
- price
- $4,075
Nursing: Practical Nursing (D45660) Diploma
Craven Community College, New Bern
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$71,200Price if you pay yourself$3,632School website, Nursing: Practical Nursing (D45660) Diploma at Craven Community CollegeMore details about Nursing: Practical Nursing (D45660) Diploma at Craven Community College
- Finished
- 76%
- Working at 6 months
- 84%
- Earned in a quarter
- $17,793
- Length
- 40 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,880
- Students counted
- 87
- a year, estimated
- $71,200
- price
- $3,632
Practical Nursing Diploma (LPN)
Nash Community College, Rocky Mount
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$49,700Price if you pay yourself$6,080Program website, Practical Nursing Diploma (LPN) at Nash Community CollegeMore details about Practical Nursing Diploma (LPN) at Nash Community College
- Finished
- 59%
- Working at 6 months
- 92%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,428
- Length
- 64 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,100
- Students counted
- 77
- a year, estimated
- $49,700
- price
- $6,080
Practical Nursing Diploma
Lenoir Community College, Kinston
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$48,200Price if you pay yourself$3,420Program website, Practical Nursing Diploma at Lenoir Community CollegeMore details about Practical Nursing Diploma at Lenoir Community College
- Finished
- 58%
- Working at 6 months
- 87%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,038
- Length
- 40 weeks, 8 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,300
- Students counted
- 74
- a year, estimated
- $48,200
- price
- $3,420
Practical Nursing
Surry Community College, Dobson
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$39,300Price if you pay yourself$3,224Program website, Practical Nursing at Surry Community CollegeMore details about Practical Nursing at Surry Community College
- Finished
- 36%
- Working at 6 months
- 96%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,813
- Length
- 48 weeks, 46 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,533
- Students counted
- 72
- a year, estimated
- $39,300
- price
- $3,224
Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
Guilford Technical Community College, High Point
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$54,400Price if you pay yourself$3,344School website, Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) at Guilford Technical Community CollegeMore details about Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) at Guilford Technical Community College
- Finished
- 60%
- Working at 6 months
- 88%
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,589
- Length
- 52 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,656
- Students counted
- 65
- a year, estimated
- $54,400
- price
- $3,344
LPN
Richmond Community College, Hamlet
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,300Price if you pay yourself$6,800Program website, LPN at Richmond Community CollegeMore details about LPN at Richmond Community College
- Finished
- 52%
- Working at 6 months
- 100%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,813
- Length
- 76 weeks, 8 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $850
- Students counted
- 22
- a year, estimated
- $31,300
- price
- $6,800
LPN
Central Carolina Community College, Sanford
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$3,332School website, LPN at Central Carolina Community CollegeMore details about LPN at Central Carolina Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 45 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,400
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $3,332
LPN
Montgomery Community College, Troy
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,090School website, LPN at Montgomery Community CollegeMore details about LPN at Montgomery Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 36 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,053
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $5,090
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How to pay for LPN programs in North Carolina
Workforce funding can pay for LPN programs in North Carolina
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 North Carolina practical nursing program numbers come from
Which North Carolina practical nursing programs are on this list?
These are the practical nursing programs North Carolina 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 North Carolina offers.
How North Carolina 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 North Carolina
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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