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2026 Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Schools in Minnesota

1 Colleges in the United States
744 Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Degrees Awarded
$42,984 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.

College Factual analyzed 21 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 Minnesota

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall licensed practical/vocational nurse training education in Minnesota.

Top Schools in Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

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Leading the list is Minnesota West Community And Technical College, our #1 school for licensed practical/vocational nurse training. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Granite Falls. About 28 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at Minnesota West Community And Technical College in the most recent 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. Read more about the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at Minnesota West Community And Technical College

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Dakota County Technical College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the rural area of Rosemount, Dakota County Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. Dakota County Technical College awarded about 41 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training graduates of Dakota County Technical College earn a median of $48,973 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,010. Get the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training details for Dakota County Technical College

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South Central College
North Mankato, MN

South Central College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training, ranking #3. Located in the suburb of North Mankato, South Central College is a mid-sized public university. South Central College awarded about 18 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program make about $46,447 in their early career. South Central College graduates carry a median of $13,139 in student loans. More information about a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from South Central College

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Anoka Technical College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training, ranking #4. Anoka Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Anoka. About 58 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at Anoka Technical College in the most recent year. Graduates of the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program make about $42,648 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000. Get the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training details for Anoka Technical College

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Rasmussen College Minnesota is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training, ranking #5. This large private for-profit university is located in the city of St. Cloud. About 103 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at Rasmussen College Minnesota in the most recent year. Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training graduates of Rasmussen College Minnesota earn a median of $45,271 early in their careers. Rasmussen College Minnesota graduates carry a median of $21,274 in student loans. Get the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training details for Rasmussen College Minnesota

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Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park, MN

Hennepin Technical College landed the #6 spot for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park. There were roughly 29 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Hennepin Technical College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree recipients from Hennepin Technical College generally make around $48,923. Students borrow a median of $16,466 to complete this degree. Read more about the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at Hennepin Technical College

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Pine Technical College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. Pine Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Pine City. There were roughly 26 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Pine Technical College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree from Pine Technical College earn around $37,690 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,625 to complete this degree. See the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training program report for Pine Technical College

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Northland Community And Technical College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. Located in the town of Thief River Falls, Northland Community And Technical College is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 82 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Northland Community And Technical College in the most recent data year. Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training graduates of Northland Community And Technical College earn a median of $44,017 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,131. Read more about the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at Northland Community And Technical College

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Alexandria Technical And Community College came in at #9 for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Alexandria. Alexandria Technical And Community College awarded about 43 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training graduates of Alexandria Technical And Community College earn a median of $38,862 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,671. More information about a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from Alexandria Technical And Community College

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Lake Superior College landed the #10 spot for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Lake Superior College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Duluth. Lake Superior College awarded about 18 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training graduates of Lake Superior College earn a median of $47,190 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,969. See the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training program report for Lake Superior College

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Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College earned the #11 position for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Saint Paul. Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College awarded about 35 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree recipients from Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College generally make around $44,393. Students borrow a median of $17,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College

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Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College landed the #12 spot for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Hibbing. There were roughly 20 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree from Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College earn around $41,300 in the first couple years of their career. Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College graduates carry a median of $17,029 in student loans. See the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training program report for Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College

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Central Lakes College Brainerd placed #13 among the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Brainerd. Central Lakes College Brainerd awarded about 34 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training graduates of Central Lakes College Brainerd earn a median of $35,623 early in their careers. Central Lakes College Brainerd graduates carry a median of $18,600 in student loans. More information about a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from Central Lakes College Brainerd

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Minnesota State Community And Technical College placed #14 among the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. Minnesota State Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Fergus Falls. Minnesota State Community And Technical College awarded about 57 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree recipients from Minnesota State Community And Technical College generally make around $39,109. Minnesota State Community And Technical College graduates carry a median of $19,700 in student loans. More information about a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from Minnesota State Community And Technical College

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Rochester Community And Technical College landed the #15 spot for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Located in the city of Rochester, Rochester Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. About 21 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at Rochester Community And Technical College in the most recent year. Graduates of the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program make about $42,200 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,228 to complete this degree. Read more about the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at Rochester Community And Technical College

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St Cloud Technical And Community College came in at #16 for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Located in the city of Saint Cloud, St Cloud Technical And Community College is a mid-sized public university. St Cloud Technical And Community College awarded about 76 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree recipients from St Cloud Technical And Community College generally make around $39,897. St Cloud Technical And Community College graduates carry a median of $23,836 in student loans. Read more about the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at St Cloud Technical And Community College

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Riverland Community College placed #17 among the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. Located in the town of Austin, Riverland Community College is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 14 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Riverland Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program make about $44,726 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,356 to complete this degree. Get the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training details for Riverland Community College

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Northwest Technical College placed #18 among the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. Located in the town of Bemidji, Northwest Technical College is a small public university. About 20 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at Northwest Technical College in the most recent year. Graduates of the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program make about $41,497 in their early career. Northwest Technical College graduates carry a median of $31,053 in student loans. Read more about the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at Northwest Technical College

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Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN

Ridgewater College came in at #19 for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Ridgewater College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Willmar. About 21 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at Ridgewater College in the most recent year. Students who receive their licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree from Ridgewater College earn around $44,921 in the first couple years of their career. Ridgewater College graduates carry a median of $23,755 in student loans. See the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training program report for Ridgewater College

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 21 schools evaluated.

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