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

4 Colleges in the United States
4,779 Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Degrees Awarded
$44,736 Avg Early-Career Salary

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their licensed practical/vocational nurse training programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 128 schools to find the best for licensed practical/vocational nurse training students.

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Best Schools for Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training in the Southwest 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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Angelina College
Lufkin, TX

Leading the list is Angelina College, our #1 school for licensed practical/vocational nurse training. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Lufkin. There were roughly 60 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Angelina College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree from Angelina College earn around $54,637 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $7,828 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from Angelina College

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El Centro College
Dallas, TX

A rank of #2 makes El Centro College one of the top schools for licensed practical/vocational nurse training. El Centro College is a very large public school located in the city of Dallas. El Centro College awarded about 19 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program make about $41,295 in their early career. El Centro College graduates carry a median of $10,470 in student loans. Get the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training details for El Centro College

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Galen College Of Nursing San Antonio came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. Located in the city of San Antonio, Galen College Of Nursing San Antonio is a mid-sized private for-profit university. About 50% of students finish within six years. Galen College Of Nursing San Antonio awarded about 263 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training graduates of Galen College Of Nursing San Antonio earn a median of $46,830 early in their careers. Galen College Of Nursing San Antonio graduates carry a median of $16,642 in student loans. Get the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training details for Galen College Of Nursing San Antonio

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A rank of #4 makes Houston Community College one of the top schools for licensed practical/vocational nurse training. This very large public university is located in the city of Houston. There were roughly 36 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Houston Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree from Houston Community College earn around $40,365 in the first couple years of their career. Houston Community College graduates carry a median of $19,223 in student loans. Get the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training details for Houston Community College

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A rank of #5 makes Gateway Community College Phoenix one of the top schools for licensed practical/vocational nurse training. Gateway Community College Phoenix is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Phoenix. About 134 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at Gateway Community College Phoenix in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree recipients from Gateway Community College Phoenix generally make around $60,620. Students borrow a median of $12,898 to complete this degree. See the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training program report for Gateway Community College Phoenix

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Alvin Community College earned the #6 position for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Alvin. Alvin Community College awarded about 19 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program make about $64,976 in their early career. Alvin Community College graduates carry a median of $10,215 in student loans. Read more about the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at Alvin Community College

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Glendale Community College Glendale Az earned the #7 position for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Glendale Community College Glendale Az is a very large public school located in the suburb of Glendale. There were roughly 21 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Glendale Community College Glendale Az in the most recent data year. Students who receive their licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree from Glendale Community College Glendale Az earn around $51,483 in the first couple years of their career. Glendale Community College Glendale Az graduates carry a median of $15,996 in student loans. More information about a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from Glendale Community College Glendale Az

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Clovis Community College landed the #8 spot for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Located in the town of Clovis, Clovis Community College is a mid-sized public university. About 38 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at Clovis Community College in the most recent year. Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training graduates of Clovis Community College earn a median of $44,390 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $9,995. More information about a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from Clovis Community College

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Dallas Nursing Institute placed #9 among the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. Located in the city of Richardson, Dallas Nursing Institute is a small private not-for-profit university. Dallas Nursing Institute awarded about 23 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree from Dallas Nursing Institute earn around $59,039 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,324. See the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training program report for Dallas Nursing Institute

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Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix College came in at #10 for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. This large public university is located in the city of Phoenix. Phoenix College awarded about 40 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree recipients from Phoenix College generally make around $51,053. Typical student debt for the program is $15,204. More information about a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from Phoenix College

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Austin Community College District ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. Set in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a very large public institution. There were roughly 38 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Austin Community College District in the most recent data year. Students who receive their licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree from Austin Community College District earn around $50,186 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,378. See the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training program report for Austin Community College District

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Cochise College
Sierra Vista, AZ

Cochise College earned the #12 position for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Sierra Vista. There were roughly 11 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Cochise College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree from Cochise College earn around $40,712 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $7,861. Get the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training details for Cochise College

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Howard College
Big Spring, TX

Howard College earned the #13 position for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Located in the town of Big Spring, Howard College is a mid-sized public university. Howard College awarded about 56 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree recipients from Howard College generally make around $44,111. Howard College graduates carry a median of $14,461 in student loans. See the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training program report for Howard College

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Southwest Texas Junior College came in at #14 for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Southwest Texas Junior College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Uvalde. There were roughly 49 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Southwest Texas Junior College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program make about $26,691 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,377. See the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training program report for Southwest Texas Junior College

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Eastern Arizona College landed the #15 spot for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Set in the town of Thatcher, Eastern Arizona College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 13 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Arizona College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree recipients from Eastern Arizona College generally make around $40,304. Students borrow a median of $8,062 to complete this degree. Get the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training details for Eastern Arizona College

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Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX

Lone Star College System earned the #16 position for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Set in the city of The Woodlands, Lone Star College System is a very large public institution. About 64 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at Lone Star College System in the most recent year. Graduates of the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program make about $51,028 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,323. Read more about the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at Lone Star College System

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Victoria College
Victoria, TX

Victoria College earned the #17 position for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Victoria. About 51 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at Victoria College in the most recent year. Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training graduates of Victoria College earn a median of $40,470 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $10,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at Victoria College

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Galen Health Institutes Austin Campus placed #18 among the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. Located in the suburb of Round Rock, Galen Health Institutes Austin Campus is a small private for-profit university. About 65 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at Galen Health Institutes Austin Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree from Galen Health Institutes Austin Campus earn around $46,830 in the first couple years of their career. Galen Health Institutes Austin Campus graduates carry a median of $16,642 in student loans. More information about a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from Galen Health Institutes Austin Campus

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San Jacinto Community College landed the #19 spot for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Located in the city of Pasadena, San Jacinto Community College is a very large public university. San Jacinto Community College awarded about 56 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree recipients from San Jacinto Community College generally make around $51,679. San Jacinto Community College graduates carry a median of $14,250 in student loans. Read more about the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at San Jacinto Community College

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Carrington College Albuquerque ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. Located in the city of Albuquerque, Carrington College Albuquerque is a small private for-profit university. Carrington College Albuquerque awarded about 14 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program make about $35,740 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,952. See the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training program report for Carrington College Albuquerque

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Galveston College
Galveston, TX

Galveston College came in at #21 for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Set in the city of Galveston, Galveston College is a mid-sized public institution. About 10 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at Galveston College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree recipients from Galveston College generally make around $51,165. Typical student debt for the program is $17,566. More information about a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from Galveston College

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Mesa Community College earned the #22 position for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Mesa. There were roughly 32 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Mesa Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree recipients from Mesa Community College generally make around $54,730. Students borrow a median of $13,750 to complete this degree. See the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training program report for Mesa Community College

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Central Texas College landed the #23 spot for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Central Texas College is a large public school located in the suburb of Killeen. There were roughly 11 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Central Texas College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree recipients from Central Texas College generally make around $48,689. Students borrow a median of $9,609 to complete this degree. Get the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training details for Central Texas College

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Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX

Del Mar College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. Located in the city of Corpus Christi, Del Mar College is a large public university. About 117 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at Del Mar College in the most recent year. Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training graduates of Del Mar College earn a median of $40,661 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $7,476. Get the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training details for Del Mar College

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Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX

Weatherford College earned the #25 position for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Weatherford. Weatherford College awarded about 42 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree from Weatherford College earn around $45,556 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $10,939 to complete this degree. See the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training program report for Weatherford 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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Texarkana College
Texarkana, TX
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Odessa College
Odessa, TX
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College Of The Mainland
Texas City, TX
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Vernon College
Vernon, TX
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Hill College
Hillsboro, TX
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Navarro College
Corsicana, TX
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St Philips College
San Antonio, TX
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Ranger College
Ranger, TX
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Schreiner University
Kerrville, TX
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Midland College
Midland, TX
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South Plains College
Levelland, TX
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Temple College
Temple, TX
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Panola College
Carthage, TX
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Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX
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Coastal Bend College
Beeville, TX

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 128 schools evaluated.

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