LPN programs in Tennessee
25 LPN programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
21 schools offer these practical nursing programs, and Tennessee 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 Tennessee, 6 of the 25 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 3 are taught partly or fully online.
See the 25 programsHow much do LPN programs cost in Tennessee?
$4,320 to $5,087
is what most programs cost if you pay yourself
All 25 programs with a price: $1,261 to $20,173
- Finished the program
- 69%
- Working 6 months later
- 90%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $36,300
- Length
- 43 to 45 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 Tennessee may also offer LPN programs. How these figures are made
LPN programs in Knoxville, Nashville, McMinnville and other Tennessee cities
Choosing an area filters the list below. 6 more programs are in 6 other areas, 4 in smaller cities and towns and 1 online.
All 25 LPN programs in Tennessee approved for funding
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25 programs
Practical Nursing
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Elizabethton, Elizabethton
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$35,200Price if you pay yourself$4,144Program website, Practical Nursing at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At ElizabethtonMore details about Practical Nursing at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Elizabethton
- Finished
- 69%
- Working at 6 months
- 86%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,799
- Length
- 43 weeks, 31 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,565
- Students counted
- 730
- a year, estimated
- $35,200
- price
- $4,144
Practical Nursing
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville, Knoxville
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$40,700Price if you pay yourself$5,087School website, Practical Nursing at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At KnoxvilleMore details about Practical Nursing at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville
- Finished
- 63%
- Working at 6 months
- 91%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,173
- Length
- 30 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,235
- Students counted
- 723
- a year, estimated
- $40,700
- price
- $5,087
Practical Nursing
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Dickson, Dickson
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$38,800Price if you pay yourself$4,419School website, Practical Nursing at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At DicksonMore details about Practical Nursing at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Dickson
- Finished
- 71%
- Working at 6 months
- 88%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,694
- Length
- 48 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,468
- Students counted
- 600
- a year, estimated
- $38,800
- price
- $4,419
Practical Nursing
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Nashville, Nashville
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$45,200Price if you pay yourself$4,320School website, Practical Nursing at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At NashvilleMore details about Practical Nursing at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Nashville
- Finished
- 59%
- Working at 6 months
- 88%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,303
- Length
- 52 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,952
- Students counted
- 516
- a year, estimated
- $45,200
- price
- $4,320
Practical Nursing
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Morristown, Morristown
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$32,800Price if you pay yourself$4,689Program website, Practical Nursing at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At MorristownMore details about Practical Nursing at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Morristown
- Finished
- 64%
- Working at 6 months
- 91%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,209
- Length
- 44 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,664
- Students counted
- 498
- a year, estimated
- $32,800
- price
- $4,689
Practical Nurse
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Jackson, Jackson
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$35,400Price if you pay yourself$5,462Program website, Practical Nurse at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At JacksonMore details about Practical Nurse at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Jackson
- Finished
- 69%
- Working at 6 months
- 90%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,844
- Length
- 43 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,795
- Students counted
- 484
- a year, estimated
- $35,400
- price
- $5,462
Practical Nursing
Chattanooga College, Chattanooga
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$44,000Price if you pay yourself$20,173Program website, Practical Nursing at Chattanooga CollegeMore details about Practical Nursing at Chattanooga College
- Finished
- 34%
- Working at 6 months
- 88%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,002
- Length
- 52 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,827
- Students counted
- 428
- a year, estimated
- $44,000
- price
- $20,173
Practical Nurse
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Livingston, Livingston
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$35,000Price if you pay yourself$4,119Program website, Practical Nurse at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At LivingstonMore details about Practical Nurse at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Livingston
- Finished
- 72%
- Working at 6 months
- 90%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,754
- Length
- 45 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,663
- Students counted
- 400
- a year, estimated
- $35,000
- price
- $4,119
Practical Nursing
TCAT Upper Cumberland, Crossville
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,200Price if you pay yourself$4,419Program website, Practical Nursing at TCAT Upper CumberlandMore details about Practical Nursing at TCAT Upper Cumberland
- Finished
- 71%
- Working at 6 months
- 87%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,805
- Length
- 44 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,044
- Students counted
- 305
- a year, estimated
- $31,200
- price
- $4,419
Practical Nursing
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Hartsville, Hartsville
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,500Price if you pay yourself$4,419Program website, Practical Nursing at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At HartsvilleMore details about Practical Nursing at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Hartsville
- Finished
- 79%
- Working at 6 months
- 90%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,387
- Length
- 45 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,289
- Students counted
- 301
- a year, estimated
- $37,500
- price
- $4,419
Practical Nursing
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Pulaski (East Col, Pulaski
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$38,600Price if you pay yourself$4,419School website, Practical Nursing at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Pulaski (East ColMore details about Practical Nursing at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Pulaski (East Col
- Finished
- 77%
- Working at 6 months
- 89%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,645
- Length
- 44 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,572
- Students counted
- 264
- a year, estimated
- $38,600
- price
- $4,419
Practical Nursing
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Crump, Crump
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$33,800Price if you pay yourself$4,479Program website, Practical Nursing at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At CrumpMore details about Practical Nursing at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Crump
- Finished
- 77%
- Working at 6 months
- 87%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,442
- Length
- 44 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,753
- Students counted
- 253
- a year, estimated
- $33,800
- price
- $4,479
Practical Nursing
TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY at Henry/Carroll, Paris
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$35,800Price if you pay yourself$4,620Program website, Practical Nursing at TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY at Henry/CarrollMore details about Practical Nursing at TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY at Henry/Carroll
- Finished
- 68%
- Working at 6 months
- 89%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,945
- Length
- 44 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,705
- Students counted
- 251
- a year, estimated
- $35,800
- price
- $4,620
Practical Nursing
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Harriman, Harriman
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$36,200Price if you pay yourself$4,635More details about Practical Nursing at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Harriman
- Finished
- 61%
- Working at 6 months
- 94%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,042
- Length
- 40 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,272
- Students counted
- 227
- a year, estimated
- $36,200
- price
- $4,635
Practical Nursing
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Ripley, Ripley
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$32,400Price if you pay yourself$4,419Program website, Practical Nursing at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At RipleyMore details about Practical Nursing at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Ripley
- Finished
- 62%
- Working at 6 months
- 87%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,099
- Length
- 44 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,713
- Students counted
- 226
- a year, estimated
- $32,400
- price
- $4,419
Practical Nursing
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Jacksboro, Jacksboro
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$40,700Price if you pay yourself$4,620Program website, Practical Nursing at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At JacksboroMore details about Practical Nursing at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Jacksboro
- Finished
- 70%
- Working at 6 months
- 91%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,176
- Length
- 45 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,974
- Students counted
- 215
- a year, estimated
- $40,700
- price
- $4,620
Practical Nursing
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Mcminnville, McMinnville
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$36,900Price if you pay yourself$4,308Program website, Practical Nursing at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At McminnvilleMore details about Practical Nursing at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Mcminnville
- Finished
- 63%
- Working at 6 months
- 88%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,216
- Length
- 43 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,830
- Students counted
- 156
- a year, estimated
- $36,900
- price
- $4,308
Practical Nursing
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Murfreesboro, Murfreesboro
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$44,800Price if you pay yourself$6,716More details about Practical Nursing at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Murfreesboro
- Finished
- 62%
- Working at 6 months
- 92%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,208
- Length
- 52 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,823
- Students counted
- 125
- a year, estimated
- $44,800
- price
- $6,716
Practical Nursing
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Covington, Covington
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$32,000Price if you pay yourself$4,419Program website, Practical Nursing at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At CovingtonMore details about Practical Nursing at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Covington
- Finished
- 67%
- Working at 6 months
- 81%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,002
- Length
- 44 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,713
- Students counted
- 102
- a year, estimated
- $32,000
- price
- $4,419
Evening Practical Nursing
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Covington, Covington
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$36,400Price if you pay yourself$6,680Program website, Evening Practical Nursing at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At CovingtonMore details about Evening Practical Nursing at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Covington
- Finished
- 62%
- Working at 6 months
- 93%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,090
- Length
- 44 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,936
- Students counted
- 66
- a year, estimated
- $36,400
- price
- $6,680
Practical Nursing Hybrid
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Mcminnville, McMinnville
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$34,600Price if you pay yourself$4,308School website, Practical Nursing Hybrid at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At McminnvilleMore details about Practical Nursing Hybrid at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Mcminnville
- Finished
- 91%
- Working at 6 months
- 95%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,657
- Length
- 43 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,911
- Students counted
- 60
- a year, estimated
- $34,600
- price
- $4,308
Practical Nursing Evening/Weekend
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Ripley, Ripley
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$39,200Price if you pay yourself$6,335Program website, Practical Nursing Evening/Weekend at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At RipleyMore details about Practical Nursing Evening/Weekend at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Ripley
- Finished
- 53%
- Working at 6 months
- 91%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,805
- Length
- 44 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,785
- Students counted
- 42
- a year, estimated
- $39,200
- price
- $6,335
Practical Nursing (Evening/Weekends)
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest, Newbern
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$40,700Price if you pay yourself$6,680Program website, Practical Nursing (Evening/Weekends) at Tennessee College of Applied Technology NorthwestMore details about Practical Nursing (Evening/Weekends) at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest
- Finished
- 85%
- Working at 6 months
- 86%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,169
- Length
- 44 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,936
- Students counted
- 42
- a year, estimated
- $40,700
- price
- $6,680
Licensed Practical Nurse Refresher Course (Online) (Roce)
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville, Online, based in Knoxville, TN
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$27,000Price if you pay yourself$1,261School website, Licensed Practical Nurse Refresher Course (Online) (Roce) at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At KnoxvilleMore details about Licensed Practical Nurse Refresher Course (Online) (Roce) at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville
- Finished
- 80%
- Working at 6 months
- 100%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,743
- Length
- 12 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 10
- a year, estimated
- $27,000
- price
- $1,261
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pellissippi State Community College, Knoxville
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,261School website, Licensed Practical Nurse at Pellissippi State Community CollegeMore details about Licensed Practical Nurse at Pellissippi State Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 12 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $1,261
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How to pay for LPN programs in Tennessee
Workforce funding can pay for LPN programs in Tennessee
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 Tennessee practical nursing program numbers come from
Which Tennessee practical nursing programs are on this list?
These are the practical nursing programs Tennessee 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 Tennessee offers.
How Tennessee 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 Tennessee
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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