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2026 Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Schools in the Far Western Region

23 Colleges in the United States
8,137 Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Degrees Awarded
$51,512 Avg Early-Career Salary

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 131 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools.

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Best Schools for Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training in the Far Western Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

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Our analysis ranked Kapiolani Community College the best school in the country for a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Honolulu. Kapiolani Community College awarded about 26 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program make about $48,210 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,738. Read more about the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at Kapiolani Community College

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Bates Technical College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training, landing the #2 spot this year. Bates Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Tacoma. About 82 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at Bates Technical College in the most recent year. Get the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training details for Bates Technical College

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Pacific College
Costa Mesa, CA

A rank of #3 makes Pacific College one of the top schools for licensed practical/vocational nurse training. Located in the city of Costa Mesa, Pacific College is a small private for-profit university. About 74 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at Pacific College in the most recent year. Students who receive their licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree from Pacific College earn around $59,213 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,125 to complete this degree. Read more about the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at Pacific College

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Chemeketa Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training, landing the #4 spot this year. Chemeketa Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Salem. There were roughly 32 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Chemeketa Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program make about $45,440 in their early career. Chemeketa Community College graduates carry a median of $9,500 in student loans. Read more about the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at Chemeketa Community College

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Hartnell College
Salinas, CA

A rank of #5 makes Hartnell College one of the top schools for licensed practical/vocational nurse training. Set in the city of Salinas, Hartnell College is a large public institution. About 69 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at Hartnell College in the most recent year. Students who receive their licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree from Hartnell College earn around $63,321 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $6,000. Get the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training details for Hartnell College

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Carrington College California Sacramento placed #6 among the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. Set in the suburb of Sacramento, Carrington College California Sacramento is a mid-sized private for-profit institution. Carrington College California Sacramento awarded about 122 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program make about $62,907 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,104 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from Carrington College California Sacramento

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Clover Park Technical College came in at #7 for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Clover Park Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Lakewood. Clover Park Technical College awarded about 116 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training graduates of Clover Park Technical College earn a median of $53,065 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,205. More information about a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from Clover Park Technical College

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Green River Community College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. Located in the city of Auburn, Green River Community College is a large public university. Green River Community College awarded about 67 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Read more about the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at Green River Community College

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Olympic College
Bremerton, WA

Olympic College placed #9 among the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Bremerton. About 25 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at Olympic College in the most recent year. Graduates of the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program make about $48,850 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,333 to complete this degree. Read more about the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at Olympic College

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Carrington College California San Jose landed the #10 spot for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Carrington College California San Jose is a small private for-profit school located in the city of San Jose. There were roughly 40 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Carrington College California San Jose in the most recent data year. Students who receive their licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree from Carrington College California San Jose earn around $62,907 in the first couple years of their career. Carrington College California San Jose graduates carry a median of $25,104 in student loans. Get the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training details for Carrington College California San Jose

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Bellingham Technical College landed the #11 spot for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Located in the city of Bellingham, Bellingham Technical College is a mid-sized public university. Bellingham Technical College awarded about 15 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from Bellingham Technical College

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Alaska Pacific University came in at #12 for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Set in the city of Anchorage, Alaska Pacific University is a small private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 42% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 26 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at Alaska Pacific University in the most recent year. See the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training program report for Alaska Pacific University

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Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA

Allan Hancock College came in at #13 for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Allan Hancock College is a large public school located in the city of Santa Maria. Allan Hancock College awarded about 68 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from Allan Hancock College

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San Joaquin Valley College Santa Maria landed the #14 spot for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Located in the city of Santa Maria, San Joaquin Valley College Santa Maria is a small private for-profit university. There were roughly 45 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at San Joaquin Valley College Santa Maria in the most recent data year. Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training graduates of San Joaquin Valley College Santa Maria earn a median of $51,744 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,684 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from San Joaquin Valley College Santa Maria

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San Joaquin Valley College Bakersfield came in at #15 for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. This small private for-profit university is located in the city of Bakersfield. About 67 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at San Joaquin Valley College Bakersfield in the most recent year. Students who receive their licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree from San Joaquin Valley College Bakersfield earn around $51,744 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,000 to complete this degree. Get the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training details for San Joaquin Valley College Bakersfield

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Riverside City College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. Set in the city of Riverside, Riverside City College is a very large public institution. Riverside City College awarded about 92 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree from Riverside City College earn around $37,102 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,424. More information about a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from Riverside City College

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Imperial Valley College came in at #17 for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Set in the rural area of Imperial, Imperial Valley College is a large public institution. About 20 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at Imperial Valley College in the most recent year. Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training graduates of Imperial Valley College earn a median of $42,617 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $6,176. Get the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training details for Imperial Valley College

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Mission College
Santa Clara, CA

Mission College came in at #18 for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. This large public university is located in the city of Santa Clara. Mission College awarded about 64 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Students borrow a median of $17,223 to complete this degree. Get the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training details for Mission College

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San Joaquin Valley College Rancho Mirage landed the #19 spot for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Set in the suburb of Rancho Mirage, San Joaquin Valley College Rancho Mirage is a small private for-profit institution. There were roughly 27 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at San Joaquin Valley College Rancho Mirage in the most recent data year. Students who receive their licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree from San Joaquin Valley College Rancho Mirage earn around $51,744 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,712. See the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training program report for San Joaquin Valley College Rancho Mirage

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San Joaquin Valley College Visalia came in at #20 for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Located in the city of Visalia, San Joaquin Valley College Visalia is a mid-sized private for-profit university. About 47 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at San Joaquin Valley College Visalia in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree recipients from San Joaquin Valley College Visalia generally make around $51,744. San Joaquin Valley College Visalia graduates carry a median of $20,000 in student loans. See the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training program report for San Joaquin Valley College Visalia

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Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA

Long Beach City College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. Long Beach City College is a very large public school located in the city of Long Beach. Long Beach City College awarded about 79 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Long Beach City College graduates carry a median of $6,000 in student loans. Get the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training details for Long Beach City College

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Gavilan College
Gilroy, CA

Gavilan College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the rural area of Gilroy. About 28 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at Gavilan College in the most recent year. Graduates of the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program make about $28,496 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $5,939. See the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training program report for Gavilan College

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College Of Southern Nevada came in at #23 for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Set in the city of Las Vegas, College Of Southern Nevada is a very large public institution. About 21 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at College Of Southern Nevada in the most recent year. Students who receive their licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree from College Of Southern Nevada earn around $35,850 in the first couple years of their career. College Of Southern Nevada graduates carry a median of $9,980 in student loans. See the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training program report for College Of Southern Nevada

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Southwestern College Chula Vista landed the #24 spot for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Chula Vista. There were roughly 34 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Southwestern College Chula Vista in the most recent data year. Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training graduates of Southwestern College Chula Vista earn a median of $49,358 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,205. Get the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training details for Southwestern College Chula Vista

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Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA

Sacramento City College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. Located in the city of Sacramento, Sacramento City College is a very large public university. About 33 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at Sacramento City College in the most recent year. Students who receive their licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree from Sacramento City College earn around $46,522 in the first couple years of their career. Sacramento City College graduates carry a median of $13,180 in student loans. Read more about the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at Sacramento City College

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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Rogue Community College
Grants Pass, OR
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Citrus College
Glendora, CA
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Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA
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Shasta College
Redding, CA
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College Of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA
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Los Medanos College
Pittsburg, CA
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Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA
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Unitek College
Fremont, CA
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Notes and References

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 · 131 schools evaluated.

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