Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their licensed practical/vocational nurse training programs.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 1050 schools to find the best for licensed practical/vocational nurse training students.
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Choosing a Great Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training School
The school you choose for licensed practical/vocational nurse training can shape your career. That is why we built our Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Schools rankings. For our Best Overall Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Rankings by Degree Level
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No school ranked higher than Neosho County Community College this year for licensed practical/vocational nurse training. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Chanute. About 34 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at Neosho County Community College in the most recent year. Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training graduates of Neosho County Community College earn a median of $44,672 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,150.
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Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Olney Central College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training, ranking #2. Located in the town of Olney, Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Olney Central College is a large public university. About 47 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Olney Central College in the most recent year. Graduates of the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program make about $56,008 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $7,500 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #3 makes Hutchinson Community College one of the top schools for licensed practical/vocational nurse training. Located in the town of Hutchinson, Hutchinson Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Hutchinson Community College awarded about 40 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program make about $45,344 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $13,210 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong licensed practical/vocational nurse training program will find one at Gateway Technical College, which ranked #4. This large public university is located in the city of Kenosha. There were roughly 164 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Gateway Technical College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree from Gateway Technical College earn around $42,410 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $14,829 to complete this degree.
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Barton County Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training, landing the #5 spot this year. Barton County Community College is a large public school located in the rural area of Great Bend. There were roughly 28 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Barton County Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree from Barton County Community College earn around $44,536 in the first couple years of their career. Barton County Community College graduates carry a median of $13,125 in student loans.
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Kansas City Kansas Community College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. Kansas City Kansas Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Kansas City. There were roughly 36 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Kansas City Kansas Community College in the most recent data year. Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training graduates of Kansas City Kansas Community College earn a median of $48,862 early in their careers. Kansas City Kansas Community College graduates carry a median of $14,750 in student loans.
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Trinidad State Junior College earned the #7 position for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Trinidad. There were roughly 29 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Trinidad State Junior College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree from Trinidad State Junior College earn around $53,086 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $7,625 to complete this degree.
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Highland Community College Highland ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. Highland Community College Highland is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Highland. There were roughly 17 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Highland Community College Highland in the most recent data year. Students who receive their licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree from Highland Community College Highland earn around $22,909 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,000.
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Ashland University came in at #10 for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Ashland University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Ashland. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 19 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Ashland University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program make about $48,852 in their early career. Ashland University graduates carry a median of $24,536 in student loans.
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Seward County Community College And Area Technical School placed #11 among the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. Located in the town of Liberal, Seward County Community College And Area Technical School is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 28 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Seward County Community College And Area Technical School in the most recent data year. Students who receive their licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree from Seward County Community College And Area Technical School earn around $53,375 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $11,350 to complete this degree.
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Linn State Technical College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. Set in the rural area of Linn, Linn State Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. Linn State Technical College awarded about 26 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree from Linn State Technical College earn around $45,538 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,346.
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Ivy Tech Community College came in at #13 for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Indianapolis. Ivy Tech Community College awarded about 1,209 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training graduates of Ivy Tech Community College earn a median of $50,081 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,317 to complete this degree.
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Minnesota West Community And Technical College earned the #14 position for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Set in the rural area of Granite Falls, Minnesota West Community And Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. About 28 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at Minnesota West Community And Technical College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree recipients from Minnesota West Community And Technical College generally make around $43,009. Typical student debt for the program is $13,946.
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Manhattan Area Technical College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. Manhattan Area Technical College is a small public school located in the city of Manhattan. Manhattan Area Technical College awarded about 25 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program make about $32,624 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $13,998 to complete this degree.
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Kapiolani Community College landed the #16 spot for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Kapiolani Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Honolulu. About 26 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at Kapiolani Community College in the most recent year. Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training graduates of Kapiolani Community College earn a median of $48,210 early in their careers. Kapiolani Community College graduates carry a median of $14,738 in student loans.
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Metropolitan Community College Area earned the #17 position for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Omaha. There were roughly 78 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Metropolitan Community College Area in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree recipients from Metropolitan Community College Area generally make around $45,583. Typical student debt for the program is $10,041.
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Salina Area Technical College placed #18 among the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. Salina Area Technical College is a small public school located in the town of Salina. Salina Area Technical College awarded about 29 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree from Salina Area Technical College earn around $38,440 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,124 to complete this degree.
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Flint Hills Technical College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Emporia. There were roughly 21 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Flint Hills Technical College in the most recent data year. Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training graduates of Flint Hills Technical College earn a median of $34,930 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,600.
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Garden City Community College earned the #20 position for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Garden City Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Garden City. There were roughly 23 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Garden City Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program make about $35,476 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $14,338 to complete this degree.
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Northeast Alabama Community College placed #21 among the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Rainsville. About 67 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at Northeast Alabama Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program make about $53,855 in their early career. Northeast Alabama Community College graduates carry a median of $8,950 in student loans.
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Illinois Central College came in at #22 for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Set in the suburb of East Peoria, Illinois Central College is a large public institution. Illinois Central College awarded about 70 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree recipients from Illinois Central College generally make around $55,604. Students borrow a median of $12,700 to complete this degree.
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Chattahoochee Valley Community College came in at #23 for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Located in the suburb of Phenix City, Chattahoochee Valley Community College is a mid-sized public university. Chattahoochee Valley Community College awarded about 46 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree from Chattahoochee Valley Community College earn around $63,335 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $9,875 to complete this degree.
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Vermont Technical College landed the #24 spot for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Located in the rural area of Randolph, Vermont Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. Vermont Technical College graduates 44% of students within six years. Vermont Technical College awarded about 163 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree from Vermont Technical College earn around $51,608 in the first couple years of their career. Vermont Technical College graduates carry a median of $14,583 in student loans.
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Bates Technical College earned the #25 position for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Set in the city of Tacoma, Bates Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 82 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at Bates Technical College in the most recent year.
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Rest of the Top 50 Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Schools
These schools also placed among the best for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year:
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This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 1050 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
