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2026 Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Schools in the The Plains States Region

3 Colleges in the United States
5,367 Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Degrees Awarded
$43,256 Avg Early-Career Salary

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 106 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 The Plains States 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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Leading the list is Neosho County Community College, our #1 school for licensed practical/vocational nurse training. Neosho County Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Chanute. Neosho County Community College awarded about 34 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program make about $44,672 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,150. See the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training program report for Neosho County Community College

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Hutchinson Community College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Hutchinson. About 40 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at Hutchinson Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program make about $45,344 in their early career. Hutchinson Community College graduates carry a median of $13,210 in student loans. Get the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training details for Hutchinson Community College

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Barton County Community College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. Located in the rural area of Great Bend, Barton County Community College is a large public university. About 28 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at Barton County Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program make about $44,536 in their early career. Barton County Community College graduates carry a median of $13,125 in student loans. More information about a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from Barton County Community College

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Kansas City Kansas Community College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. Set in the city of Kansas City, Kansas City Kansas Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 36 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at Kansas City Kansas Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program make about $48,862 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,750. More information about a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from Kansas City Kansas Community College

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North Central Kansas Technical College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training, landing the #5 spot this year. North Central Kansas Technical College is a small public school located in the rural area of Beloit. North Central Kansas Technical College awarded about 45 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Read more about the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at North Central Kansas Technical College

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Highland Community College Highland ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. Set in the rural area of Highland, Highland Community College Highland is a mid-sized public institution. About 17 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at Highland Community College Highland in the most recent year. Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training graduates of Highland Community College Highland earn a median of $22,909 early in their careers. Highland Community College Highland graduates carry a median of $11,000 in student loans. See the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training program report for Highland Community College Highland

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Seward County Community College And Area Technical School placed #7 among the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Liberal. Seward County Community College And Area Technical School awarded about 28 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program make about $53,375 in their early career. Seward County Community College And Area Technical School graduates carry a median of $11,350 in student loans. More information about a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from Seward County Community College And Area Technical School

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Linn State Technical College came in at #8 for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Located in the rural area of Linn, Linn State Technical College is a mid-sized public university. About 26 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at Linn State Technical College in the most recent 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. See the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training program report for Linn State Technical College

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Minnesota West Community And Technical College landed the #9 spot 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. Minnesota West Community And Technical College awarded about 28 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training graduates of Minnesota West Community And Technical College earn a median of $43,009 early in their careers. Minnesota West Community And Technical College graduates carry a median of $13,946 in student loans. See the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training program report for Minnesota West Community And Technical College

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Manhattan Area Technical College placed #10 among the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. Located in the city of Manhattan, Manhattan Area Technical College is a small public university. Manhattan Area Technical College awarded about 25 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree from Manhattan Area Technical College earn around $32,624 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,998. More information about a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from Manhattan Area Technical College

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Metropolitan Community College Area earned the #11 position for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Located in the city of Omaha, Metropolitan Community College Area is a very large public university. About 78 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at Metropolitan Community College Area in the most recent year. Students who receive their licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree from Metropolitan Community College Area earn around $45,583 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,041. Read more about the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at Metropolitan Community College Area

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Salina Area Technical College came in at #12 for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. This small public university is located in the town of Salina. There were roughly 29 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Salina Area Technical College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program make about $38,440 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,124. More information about a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from Salina Area Technical College

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Flint Hills Technical College landed the #13 spot for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Set in the town of Emporia, Flint Hills Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. About 21 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at Flint Hills Technical College in the most recent year. Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training graduates of Flint Hills Technical College earn a median of $34,930 early in their careers. Flint Hills Technical College graduates carry a median of $13,600 in student loans. Read more about the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at Flint Hills Technical College

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Garden City Community College earned the #14 position for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Set in the town of Garden City, Garden City Community College is a mid-sized public institution. About 23 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at Garden City Community College in the most recent year. Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training graduates of Garden City Community College earn a median of $35,476 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,338. More information about a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from Garden City Community College

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Washburn Institute Of Technology ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. Set in the city of Topeka, Washburn Institute Of Technology is a small public institution. There were roughly 27 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Washburn Institute Of Technology in the most recent data year. Students who receive their licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree from Washburn Institute Of Technology earn around $43,321 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,283 to complete this degree. Read more about the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at Washburn Institute Of Technology

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Iowa Central Community College earned the #16 position for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Located in the town of Fort Dodge, Iowa Central Community College is a moderately-sized public university. About 92 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at Iowa Central Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree recipients from Iowa Central Community College generally make around $39,624. Iowa Central Community College graduates carry a median of $18,557 in student loans. Read more about the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at Iowa Central Community College

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Southeastern Community College West Burlington ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. Located in the town of West Burlington, Southeastern Community College West Burlington is a mid-sized public university. About 57 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at Southeastern Community College West Burlington in the most recent year. Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training graduates of Southeastern Community College West Burlington earn a median of $45,760 early in their careers. Southeastern Community College West Burlington graduates carry a median of $16,920 in student loans. See the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training program report for Southeastern Community College West Burlington

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Dickinson State University placed #18 among the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. Set in the town of Dickinson, Dickinson State University is a small public institution. About 48% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 14 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Dickinson State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program make about $51,049 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,807 to complete this degree. See the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training program report for Dickinson State University

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Johnson County Community College earned the #19 position for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Set in the city of Overland Park, Johnson County Community College is a very large public institution. About 62 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at Johnson County Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree recipients from Johnson County Community College generally make around $36,404. Johnson County Community College graduates carry a median of $12,406 in student loans. More information about a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from Johnson County Community College

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Lake Region State College placed #20 among the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Devils Lake. About 38 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at Lake Region State College in the most recent year. Graduates of the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program make about $48,331 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $14,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from Lake Region State College

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Central Community College
Grand Island, NE

Central Community College came in at #21 for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Central Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Grand Island. There were roughly 74 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Central Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree from Central Community College earn around $43,218 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,277. Get the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training details for Central Community College

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Bismarck State College placed #22 among the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. Set in the city of Bismarck, Bismarck State College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 45 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Bismarck State College in the most recent data year. Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training graduates of Bismarck State College earn a median of $61,629 early in their careers. Bismarck State College graduates carry a median of $18,297 in student loans. More information about a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from Bismarck State College

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North Central Missouri College earned the #23 position for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Set in the town of Trenton, North Central Missouri College is a mid-sized public institution. About 79 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at North Central Missouri College in the most recent year. Graduates of the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program make about $59,889 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,750 to complete this degree. Read more about the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at North Central Missouri College

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Dakota County Technical College landed the #24 spot for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Located in the rural area of Rosemount, Dakota County Technical College is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 41 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Dakota County Technical College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree recipients from Dakota County Technical College generally make around $48,973. Dakota County Technical College graduates carry a median of $14,010 in student loans. More information about a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from Dakota County Technical College

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Northeast Community College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. Located in the town of Norfolk, Northeast Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Northeast Community College awarded about 41 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree from Northeast Community College earn around $40,568 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,412. See the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training program report for Northeast Community College

Rest of the Top 50 Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong licensed practical/vocational nurse training education:

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South Central College
North Mankato, MN
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Park Hills, MO
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Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park, MN
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Jefferson College
Hillsboro, MO
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 106 schools evaluated.

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