LPN programs in Tennessee
33 LPN (licensed practical nurse) programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
27 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 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 Tennessee, 7 of the 33 programs take students without a high school diploma, 24 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 2 ask for earlier courses first.
By kind, the 33 programs here are practical nursing (LPN, 32 programs) and refresher (1 program).
See the 33 programsHow much do LPN programs cost in Tennessee?
$4,419 to $5,584 is what most LPN programs in Tennessee cost if you pay yourself
That is the middle half of the 33 programs with a price. All of them: $1,261 to $20,173
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- 69%
- Working 6 months later
- 89%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $36,900
- Length
- 43 to 52 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
All 33 LPN programs in Tennessee approved for WIOA funding
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Practical Nursing
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Elizabethton
Elizabethton
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$35,200Price if you pay yourself$4,144160 students trained with WIOA funding
Program 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $35,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,144
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 160
Practical Nursing
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville
Knoxville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$40,700Price if you pay yourself$5,08778 students trained with WIOA funding
School 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $40,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,087
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 78
Practical Nursing
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Dickson
Dickson
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$38,800Price if you pay yourself$4,41969 students trained with WIOA funding
School 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $38,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,419
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 69
Practical Nursing
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Nashville
Nashville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$45,200Price if you pay yourself$4,32019 students trained with WIOA funding
School 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $45,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,320
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 19
Practical Nursing
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Morristown
Morristown
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$32,800Price if you pay yourself$4,689157 students trained with WIOA funding
Program 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $32,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,689
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 157
Practical Nurse
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Jackson
Jackson
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$35,400Price if you pay yourself$5,46234 students trained with WIOA funding
Program 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $35,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,462
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 34
Practical Nursing
Chattanooga College
Chattanooga
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$44,000Price if you pay yourself$20,17329 students trained with WIOA funding
Program 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $44,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $20,173
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 29
Practical Nurse
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Livingston
Livingston
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$35,000Price if you pay yourself$4,11938 students trained with WIOA funding
Program 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $35,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,119
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 38
Practical Nursing
TCAT Upper Cumberland
Crossville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,200Price if you pay yourself$4,41956 students trained with WIOA funding
Program 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $31,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,419
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 56
Practical Nursing
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Hartsville
Hartsville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,500Price if you pay yourself$4,41930 students trained with WIOA funding
Program 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $37,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,419
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 30
Practical Nursing
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Pulaski (East Col
Pulaski
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$38,600Price if you pay yourself$4,41985 students trained with WIOA funding
School 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $38,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,419
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 85
Practical Nursing
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Athens
Athens
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$39,000Price if you pay yourself$5,12761 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Practical Nursing at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At AthensMore details about Practical Nursing at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Athens
- Finished
- 67%
- Working at 6 months
- 87%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,755
- Length
- 44 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,640
- Students counted
- 260
- Earned a year, estimated
- $39,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,127
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 61
Practical Nursing
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Chattanooga
Chattanooga
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$42,000Price if you pay yourself$4,449Program website, Practical Nursing at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At ChattanoogaMore details about Practical Nursing at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Chattanooga
- Finished
- 76%
- Working at 6 months
- 87%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,488
- Length
- 15 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,778
- Students counted
- 259
- Earned a year, estimated
- $42,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,449
Practical Nursing
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Crump
Crump
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$33,800Price if you pay yourself$4,47917 students trained with WIOA funding
Program 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $33,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,479
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 17
Practical Nursing
TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY at Henry/Carroll
Paris
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$35,800Price if you pay yourself$4,62049 students trained with WIOA funding
Program 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $35,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,620
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 49
Practical Nursing
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Harriman
Harriman
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$36,200Price if you pay yourself$4,63589 students trained with WIOA funding
More 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $36,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,635
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 89
Practical Nursing
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Ripley
Ripley
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$32,400Price if you pay yourself$4,41917 students trained with WIOA funding
Program 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $32,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,419
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 17
Practical Nursing
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Jacksboro
Jacksboro
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$40,700Price if you pay yourself$4,62029 students trained with WIOA funding
Program 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $40,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,620
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 29
Practical Nursing
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Memphis
Memphis
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$40,600Price if you pay yourself$4,41914 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Practical Nursing at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Memphis
- Finished
- 74%
- Working at 6 months
- 85%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,138
- Length
- 52 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,422
- Students counted
- 179
- Earned a year, estimated
- $40,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,419
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 14
Practical Nursing
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Mcminnville
McMinnville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$36,900Price if you pay yourself$4,30827 students trained with WIOA funding
Program 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $36,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,308
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 27
Practical Nursing
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Oneida Huntsvill
Huntsville
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$34,000Price if you pay yourself$4,30821 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Practical Nursing at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Oneida Huntsvill
- Finished
- 66%
- Working at 6 months
- 89%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,495
- Length
- 52 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,099
- Students counted
- 125
- Earned a year, estimated
- $34,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,308
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 21
Practical Nursing
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$44,800Price if you pay yourself$6,7165 students trained with WIOA funding
More 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $44,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,716
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 5
Practical Nursing (Cert)
Virginia Highlands Community College
Abingdon, VA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Classes are outside Tennessee; Tennessee approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimated$39,400Price if you pay yourself$7,619Program website, Practical Nursing (Cert) at Virginia Highlands Community CollegeMore details about Practical Nursing (Cert) at Virginia Highlands Community College
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 93%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,849
- Length
- 64 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $5,025
- Students counted
- 107
- Earned a year, estimated
- $39,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,619
Practical Nursing
Allied Health Careers Institute
Murfreesboro
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$50,500Price if you pay yourself$14,7255 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Practical Nursing at Allied Health Careers InstituteMore details about Practical Nursing at Allied Health Careers Institute
- Finished
- 81%
- Working at 6 months
- 90%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,630
- Length
- 65 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 105
- Earned a year, estimated
- $50,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $14,725
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 5
Practical Nursing
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Covington
Covington
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$32,000Price if you pay yourself$4,41919 students trained with WIOA funding
Program 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $32,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,419
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 19
Evening Practical Nursing
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Covington
Covington
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$36,400Price if you pay yourself$6,6804 students trained with WIOA funding
Program 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $36,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,680
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 4
Practical Nursing Hybrid
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Mcminnville
McMinnville
Accredited school
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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $34,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,308
Practical Nursing (Parttime)
TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY at Henry/Carroll
Paris
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,300Price if you pay yourself$5,58415 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Practical Nursing (Parttime) at TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY at Henry/CarrollMore details about Practical Nursing (Parttime) at TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY at Henry/Carroll
- Finished
- 57%
- Working at 6 months
- 97%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,834
- Length
- 65 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,119
- Students counted
- 42
- Earned a year, estimated
- $31,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,584
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 15
Practical Nursing Evening/Weekend
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Ripley
Ripley
Accredited school
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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $39,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,335
Practical Nursing (Evening/Weekends)
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest
Newbern
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$40,700Price if you pay yourself$6,6803 students trained with WIOA funding
Program 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $40,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,680
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 3
Licensed Practical Nurse Refresher Course (Online) (Roce)
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville
Based in Knoxville, TN
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$27,000Price if you pay yourself$1,2615 students trained with WIOA funding
School 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $27,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,261
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 5
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville
Accredited school
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
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,261
Practical Nursing Night Program
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Oneida Huntsvill
Huntsville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$7,407More details about Practical Nursing Night Program at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Oneida Huntsvill
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 54 weeks, 25 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,407
No programs match these filters.
How to pay for LPN programs in Tennessee
WIOA funding can pay for LPN programs in Tennessee
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 Tennessee?
The programs Tennessee approved for workforce funding in each, side by side. The figures are the typical program's, as on the two pages.
| LPNthis page | RN | |
|---|---|---|
| Programs | 33 at 27 schools | 36 at 26 schools |
| Most cost, if you pay yourself | $4,419 to $5,584 | Two-year degrees$10,609 to $14,675Bachelor's degrees$37,484 to $92,160 |
| Length | 43 to 52 weeks | 63 to 106 weeks |
| Finished the program | 69% | 79% |
| Working 6 months later | 89% | 91% |
| Earned a year, estimated | about $36,900 | about $53,900 |
| Trained with WIOA funding | at least 1,135 people | at least 411 people |
Already working as an LPN? 7 of the 36 RN programs in Tennessee are LPN-to-RN bridge programs, which lead to a two-year degree; most cost $9,916 to $12,785.
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 Tennessee
- programs with a price cost under $5,000
- 21 of 33
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 3rd of 34
- other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
- 11 of 26
- LPN programs here, against the typical state's 13
- 33 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 Nashville, Knoxville, Memphis and other Tennessee cities
Choosing an area filters the program list above. 8 more programs are in 8 other areas, 6 in smaller cities and towns and 1 online.
Other training in Tennessee
How LPN programs compare with the rest of nursing and patient care: Nursing and patient care programs in Tennessee
- CDL training50 programs
- CNA classes28 programs
- Medical assistant training55 programs
- Phlebotomy training25 programs
- Welding classes38 programs
- HVAC training32 programs
- Medical billing and coding training27 programs
- EMT classes44 programs
- Electrician training23 programs
- Dental assistant programs33 programs
- Auto mechanic classes26 programs
- Pharmacy technician training31 programs
- Plumbing school7 programs
- CNC machinist training32 programs
- Heavy equipment operator training4 programs
- Diesel mechanic training14 programs
- Cybersecurity training38 programs
- IT training87 programs
- Cosmetology school20 programs
- Barber school12 programs
- Esthetician school8 programs
- Nail tech school5 programs
- EKG technician programs13 programs
- Massage therapy school4 programs
- Paralegal programs14 programs
- Fire academy2 programs
- Police academy12 programs
- Surgical tech programs15 programs
- Radiology tech programs12 programs
- Culinary school6 programs
- PTA programs6 programs
- Medical administrative assistant training19 programs
- Human resources training14 programs
- Industrial maintenance technician training47 programs
- Early childhood education programs19 programs
- Aircraft mechanic school11 programs
- Supply chain and logistics training8 programs
- Hospitality management programs9 programs
- Addiction counselor training1 program
- Coding and software development courses18 programs
- Lineman school8 programs
- Sterile processing technician training2 programs
- Sonography school2 programs
- Data analytics courses6 programs
- Administrative assistant training43 programs
- Respiratory therapy programs9 programs
- Medical lab technician programs8 programs
- AutoCAD and drafting courses13 programs
- Digital marketing courses1 program
- Web and graphic design courses14 programs
- Health information technology programs16 programs
- Vet tech programs2 programs
- Security guard training1 program
- Patient care technician training5 programs
- OTA programs5 programs
- Interpreter and translator training2 programs
- Home inspector training1 program
- Forklift certification1 program
- Healthcare administration programs3 programs
- Customer service training5 programs
- Flight school5 programs
- MRI tech school2 programs
- Cardiovascular technology programs3 programs
- Mental health technician training1 program
- Manufacturing technician training18 programs
- Electronics technician training10 programs
- Business administration programs31 programs
- Criminal justice programs12 programs
- Teacher assistant certification3 programs
- Auto body repair classes14 programs
- Sleep technician training4 programs
- Water treatment operator training3 programs
- OSHA safety training2 programs
- Dialysis technician training2 programs
- Optician training3 programs
- Masonry training2 programs
- Construction training programs33 programs
- Dental hygiene programs5 programs
- Accounting and bookkeeping classes20 programs
- RN programs36 programs
- Project management certification24 programs
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 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 Tennessee offers.
How the prices and results of Tennessee 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 Tennessee
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
- National Council of State Boards of Nursing: U.S. Members
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- 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)
- 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
- 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